Newmarket Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0EB |
| Phone | 01638664412 |
| Reference Number | 140669 |
Newmarket Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas with notable strengths in the quality of education and personal development. The school enjoys a positive atmosphere where most students develop strong friendships and can engage in a variety of extracurricular activities. Leaders have implemented a well-designed curriculum that effectively prepares pupils for their future education and employment, alongside initiatives to support reading and personal development. However, a minority of pupils exhibit behavior that disrupts learning, and there are challenges in consistently applying behavior policies across the staff, which leaders are actively addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 813 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.18%
Girls: 49.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 63 | 77 | 140 |
| 8 | 77 | 82 | 159 |
| 9 | 97 | 78 | 175 |
| 10 | 86 | 87 | 173 |
| 11 | 85 | 81 | 166 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.5% |
| White, Other | 13.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong friendships and positive pupil relationships.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities.
- Well-designed and engaging curriculum.
- Effective reading interventions leading to improved reading skills.
- Strong support from governors and trust for school leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behavior policies by some staff.
- Teachers sometimes struggle to match work to diverse pupil needs.
- Some pupils do not value education, affecting their motivation.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.9% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 30 | 10 |
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