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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

Norwich, NR2 1NR · Norfolk · sixth form college

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Ofsted: Outstanding · 2023 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed 16 plus

What Ofsted said about Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

Inspection report dated 14 December 2023

Overview

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School continues to be an outstanding provider, offering a highly supportive and ambitious environment for its 548 students. The school is praised for its "highly purposeful curriculum" focused on science and mathematics, which fosters resilience, independence, and high aspirations among learners.

Strengths

  • Students thrive in a "highly supportive, ambitious and respectful environment" where they value extensive academic and pastoral support, including mentoring and catch-up lessons.
  • Leaders have developed "logical and well-structured programmes" that ensure students master basic concepts before tackling complex tasks, leading to "very good progress" in academic achievements.
  • Teachers are "highly qualified and experienced," using effective strategies such as demonstrations and precise subject language to correct misconceptions and inspire students.
  • Careers staff provide a "very extensive range of events, trips and opportunities," resulting in most students progressing to university, with many achieving their first choice.
  • Trustees provide "highly effective support" and oversight, empowering leaders to focus on delivering a high-quality experience and securing additional accommodation for growth.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.

Results over time

A-level points per entry, the years we hold.

39.2 2022/23
40.2 2023/24
40.4 2024/25
32.5 England
A-level points per entry for Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
YearA-level points per entry
2022/2339.2
2023/2440.2
2024/2540.4
England32.5

Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 2,012 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.

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Next dates

  • Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
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