The Dukeries Academy, Newark
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Dukeries Academy creates a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel known and supported. Leaders are genuinely committed to helping disadvantaged families and pupils, with strong pastoral systems and a wide range of enrichment activities that build confidence and community. Behaviour has improved significantly, and the school actively promotes respect, diversity and fundamental British values across all aspects of school life.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and acted upon
- Behaviour has improved significantly across the school with calm, orderly routines supporting learning
- Leaders show strong determination to support disadvantaged pupils and remove barriers to their education
- Personal development is thoughtfully embedded with enrichment opportunities strengthening community and belonging
- Inclusion systems are collaborative and well-planned, using pupil passports and regular training
Areas for Improvement
- Examination results remain well below national averages with attainment falling further in 2025
- Gaps in pupils' learning are not being closed consistently, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Teaching quality and adaptive support for pupils with SEND is not yet consistently embedded across all subjects
- Attendance remains below national averages, particularly for vulnerable pupils
- Feedback from staff is not always specific enough to help pupils improve their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football for girls and boys, drama, music, science, technology, engineering and mathematics clubs, revision sessions, chaplaincy café, Year 7 carol service, themed culture events, educational visits, performances, subject-based trips, employer encounters, mock interviews, apprenticeship visits, work experience
The Dukeries Academy is a school serving a challenging community where leaders demonstrate strong moral purpose and commitment to removing barriers to learning. While safeguarding is effective and personal development is well-supported, examination results remain well below national averages and continue to be an area needing urgent attention.
At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
30
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
709 pupils
750 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newark
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newark
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
9,687
Applications
9,316
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.2186%
Overall absence
32.01581%
Persistent absence
759
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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