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The Newark Academy
London Road, Balderton, Newark NG24 3AL
The Newark Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In July 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Nova Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Suthers School, Toot Hill School, The Garibaldi School, Nottingham Free School and Meden School.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Representation, Progress and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is above average. Destinations at 18 are excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

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