Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1QF |
| Phone | 01531820550 |
| Reference Number | 138746 |
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre continues to be judged as a good school following this ungraded inspection. While there are commendable aspects, particularly in terms of the school's values and the pastoral support available to students, the overall educational experience for pupils remains inconsistent. The school has identified a need for improvement, especially in the delivery of the curriculum and the expected standards for pupils in key stage 3, which currently hinders their academic progress. An ambitious curriculum is under development, but the impact is yet to be realized fully.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1063 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.78%
Girls: 47.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 98 | 211 |
| 8 | 117 | 108 | 225 |
| 9 | 103 | 100 | 203 |
| 10 | 90 | 83 | 173 |
| 11 | 105 | 79 | 184 |
| 12 | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.6% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 23 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre | |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued due to strong pastoral support.
- A broad range of subjects are offered to students.
- Effective careers education and support for work experience.
Areas for Improvement
- Delivery of the curriculum is inconsistent, hindering effective learning.
- Some pupils, particularly those with weak reading skills, do not receive necessary support.
- Not all staff consistently apply behaviour management practices, leading to some disrupted learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 23.04 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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