Tuxford Academy
Newark, NG22 0JH · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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33rd 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 the 910 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.5 · 26 | 30% | 0.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.2 · 35 | 25% | 0.87 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.7 · 38 | 10% | 0.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tuxford Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,462 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,462. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in English and maths? How does the school manage class sizes given it is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Tuxford Academy
Overview
Tuxford Academy is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending, supported by leaders who maintain high expectations and provide a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as ‘polite and respectful’, with lessons usually being ‘calm and orderly’.
- The curriculum is ‘well-planned’ and ‘well sequenced’ in most subjects, supporting teachers in delivering key knowledge.
- There is a ‘clear process’ for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to access the same curriculum as peers.
- Sixth-form students ‘achieve well’ and feel ‘well supported by teachers’ who provide clear feedback.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about ‘healthy lifestyles, British values and protected characteristics’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all teachers use the behaviour policy consistently, as some pupils are unclear about expectations and ‘off-task’ behaviour sometimes goes unchallenged.
- Teachers need to use questioning more systematically to check understanding and address misconceptions, particularly in subjects like mathematics, to prevent gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff are well trained and act quickly to address concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 43.7 |
| 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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