The Suthers School, Newark

In its own words: "To empower our young people to be compassionate, self-respecting, independent thinkers with the academic, social and character strengths that allow them to seize the opportunities to thrive in modern society. We strive for them to become drivers of their own education and have self-belief in their ability to follow their individual pathway once we have equipped them for their future."

From the headteacher's welcome: "There is something very special about The Suthers School; borne out of growing demand for an additional secondary school in Newark, The Suthers School has at its heart the absolute conviction that young people deserve an education that excites and enthuses and one that prepares them for a successful future as global citizens."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, photography, debating, Duke of Edinburgh and journalism.

In 2026, pupils at The Suthers School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.6, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.6 in Nottinghamshire and 47 across England.

43% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 47% in Nottinghamshire and 47% in England.

That is down from 46.4 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.2: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 38.9, against 45 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 6.1 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 21 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Business Studies and History.

For September 2026 entry, 162 families put The Suthers School as their first choice and 405 named it as one of their preferences, for 149 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to The Suthers School are The Newark Academy (1.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49.1); and Magnus Church of England Academy (2.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 40.4).

The Suthers School's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

The Suthers School is one of 17 schools run by Nova Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47 in 2024/25.

Of the 72 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 79% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 68% to a further education college, 4% to an apprenticeship and 7% into work.

8.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 56 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 18 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Newark North Gate Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Suthers School (near), 190 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Suthers School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 40 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, The Suthers School issued 150 suspensions, 23 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The primary schools closest to The Suthers School are Chuter Ede Primary School (1.1 miles), John Hunt Academy (1.3 miles) and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy (1.9 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.