Newton Bridge Academy
Newton Bridge Academy is an academy special converter in Grantham for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has 259 pupils on roll. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandon Close Sandon Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9AX |
| Phone | 01476564994 |
| Reference Number | 141254 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 259 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.45%
Girls: 23.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| 7 | 23 | 6 | 29 |
| 8 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 9 | 23 | 8 | 31 |
| 10 | 31 | 7 | 38 |
| 11 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| 12 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.9% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 14 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 01 Sep 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Grantham Sandon School | |
| 31 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 May 2002 | Full inspection |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -11.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -10.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2024–25 pupils at Newton Bridge Academy attended 91.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 25.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 5.4% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| Unauthorised absence | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Severely absent pupils | 6.5% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.7% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 5.4% of pupils at Newton Bridge Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.4 | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Newton Bridge Academy had 7.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 15.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 2.7% | 20.9% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 17.7% | 15.3% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 81.8% | 81.8% | 70.0% | 54.5% | – | 60.0% | 85.7% | 60.0% | 2.9% | 62.8% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 5.8 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 2.2 | – | 4.1 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.1 | 9.2 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Newton Bridge Academy had 259 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 78 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 74 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 38 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 27 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 19 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 11 |
| Physical disability | 9 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 3 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 Newton Bridge Academy received £23,705 and spent £20,835 for each of its 258 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £195,000 (£754 per pupil).
Across all 18 schools of Community Inclusive Trust, income was £11,652 and spending £11,935 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £432,000 | £73,000 | £53,000 | £61,000 | £46,000 | £150,000 | £195,000 |
| per pupil | £5,761 | £933 | £628 | £681 | £621 | £597 | £754 |
| In-year balance | £213,000 | £506,000 | £237,000 | £269,000 | £139,000 | £695,000 | £740,000 |
| per pupil | £2,845 | £6,482 | £2,794 | £3,022 | £1,883 | £2,770 | £2,870 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
| Name | Distance |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sandon Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
0.03 miles |
|
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AZ |
0.2 miles |
|
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Hill Avenue, Grantham, NG31 9BB |
0.28 miles |
|
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
New Beacon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LJ |
0.33 miles |
|
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SR |
0.43 miles |
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St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Harrowby Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9ED |
0.54 miles |
|
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Green Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9PP |
0.72 miles |
|
Cliffedale Primary School
Northcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DP |
0.78 miles |
|
Belmont Community Primary School
Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LR |
0.89 miles |
|
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Huntingtower Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7AU |
0.89 miles |
|
The Isaac Newton Primary School
Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7DG |
1.12 miles |
|
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Gonerby Road, Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8HQ |
1.28 miles |
|
Grantham Preparatory International School
Gorse Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UF |
1.46 miles |
|
Poplar Farm School
Helmsley Road, Grantham, NG31 8XF |
1.51 miles |
|
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ |
1.6 miles |
|
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8LB |
1.93 miles |
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Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Barrowby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1BX |
2.64 miles |
|
The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Swinehill, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1HT |
3.23 miles |
|
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Church Street, Barkston, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NB |
3.37 miles |
|
Great Ponton Church of England School
Mill Lane, Great Ponton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5DT |
3.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU |
0.19 miles |
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Grantham College
Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AP |
0.25 miles |
|
The King's School, Grantham
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP |
0.46 miles |
|
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED |
0.78 miles |
|
Esland Grantham School
Newton Chambers, Isaac Newton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9RT |
1.25 miles |
|
Greenfields Academy
Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX |
1.31 miles |
|
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX |
1.4 miles |
|
Walton Academy
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR |
1.61 miles |
All schools in Grantham · Lincolnshire local authority: places and applications
Newton Bridge Academy is part of Community Inclusive Trust, which runs 19 schools. The nearest others:
- The Isaac Newton Primary School Grantham
- Greenfields Academy Grantham
- Poplar Farm School Grantham
- Caythorpe Primary School Grantham
- Osbournby Primary School Sleaford
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Sleaford
- Carre's Grammar School Sleaford
- Billingborough Primary School Sleaford
- Newark Orchard School Newark
- Bingham Primary School Bingham
How many pupils does Newton Bridge Academy have?
Newton Bridge Academy has 259 pupils on roll.
What age range does Newton Bridge Academy cover?
Newton Bridge Academy for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are Newton Bridge Academy's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Newton Bridge Academy?
Newton Bridge Academy is at Sandon Close, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX.