The Newark Academy, Newark
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2019 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
28.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
180 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
49
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
1,164 pupils
1,110 capacity
54 places over capacity
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)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.61254%
Overall absence
19.94536%
Persistent absence
1,098
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Newark Academy
John Hunt Academy
Highfields School
Chuter Ede Primary School
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
The King's Church of England Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mount CofE Primary School
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Newark Flying High Academy
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