How many pupils does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport have?

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport has 968 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport's Ofsted rating?

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.7 in 2025/26.

Is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport part of an academy trust?

Yes — Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING.

Where is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is located at Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR.

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR

Good

Inspected 27 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

50.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

968

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 968 pupils on roll. It is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.7 (2025/26). 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 968 / 1,030 (94%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.8%

Free school meals

5.4%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

12.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

50.7

Attainment 8

199 pupils

50.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

73.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

21 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

55%

To higher education

10%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.0%

Overall absence

22.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

52.64

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

9.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

£42,765

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£312 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.9% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

7.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,915

Spend per pupil

£7,607

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR
Phone: 01799540237
Principal: Deborah Warwick
Website: https://joycefrankland.org/

Academy Trust

ANGLIAN LEARNING →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?: Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport have?: Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport has 968 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport's Ofsted rating?: Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
How does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.7 in 2025/26.
Is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport part of an academy trust?: Yes — Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING.
Where is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?: Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is located at Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR.

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