Newmarket Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Newmarket, Suffolk
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Composite score
57.4

About Newmarket Academy

Newmarket Academy is a secondary school in Newmarket, Suffolk, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. Around 813 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 45.9 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 3.4 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of secondary schools nationally.

46% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 73% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,557
National rank
#171
In East of England
#13
In Suffolk
Top 49%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
45.9
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
46%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
73%
% EBacc grade 5+
6%
EBacc average points score
3.98

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 813 % FSM ever-6 21.4% % EAL 20.8% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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