The Newbridge School
Coalville, LE67 3SJ · Leicestershire · secondary school
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36th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 873 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.2 · 19 | 46% | 0.87 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.27 · 30 | 38% | 1.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.8 · 14 | 15% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Newbridge School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.27, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Duke of Edinburgh, reading challenges, student leadership, computing, design technology, science, and revision masterclasses. Sports include football, rugby, netball, athletics, and badminton. Arts and music cover dance and whole school productions. Trips include a bushcraft programme and an outdoor pursuits residential. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 863 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their
What Ofsted said about The Newbridge School
Overview
The Newbridge School is described as "caring and welcoming," with most pupils being happy and enjoying learning. The report highlights that the school and its trust have "markedly improved the curriculum," resulting in pupils’ prior knowledge gaps closing and most achieving well overall. Inspectors concluded that the school no longer requires significant improvement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed" with clear learning intentions, and teachers generally have "secure subject knowledge."
- Reading is a priority, with carefully chosen texts and effective support for pupils needing help with fluency and accuracy.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and supported to access the curriculum effectively.
- Behaviour is positive, with a "calm and orderly" environment where pupils feel safe and are respectful of others.
- Leadership is effective, with staff feeling supported and benefiting from professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check pupils’ understanding carefully enough, failing to address gaps in learning or misconceptions. The school should ensure teachers check understanding "systematically."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.2 |
| 2025/26 | 38.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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