The Newark Academy
Newark, NG24 3AL · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
17th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 881 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 47.3 · 59 | 30% | 1.78 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.4 · 79 | 25% | 1.97 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 45.4 · 48 | 10% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2025-03. In 2024/25, 47.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.4 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join the Community Art Club, Drama Club, Orchestra, Choir, Stage Band, Ukulele Club, DJ Club, and STEM Club. Sports include football, rugby, athletics, netball, and rounders.
Getting in. There are 1145 pupils in a school with 1110 places, meaning it is over capacity by 35. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the 35-pupil overage in daily operations? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How are the numerous music and art clubs scheduled alongside core lessons?
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