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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

The Old Fire Station, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
16 plus
Phase
16–19
Ages
615
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Free schools 16 to 19
Type

About Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is a free school 16 to 19 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 16–19. It has 615 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. 1.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Norfolk →
School Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
16 plus
Age Range
Ages 16–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
615 / 440 (140%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

1.1%
Free school meals
16.9%
EAL
1.0%
SEN support
2.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B
A-level average grade
291 students
39.9%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
82%
To higher education
33%
To top-third universities
1%
To apprenticeship

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

31.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +6.0 vs 2023/24
19.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24
1
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24
£53,193
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 26% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,018 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +5.0 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.

£6,307
Spend per pupil
£7,946
Income per pupil
61%
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
The Old Fire Station, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR
Phone
01603280940
Principal
Chris Jennings

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is a free school 16 to 19 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 16–19.
How many pupils does Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School have?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School has 615 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.
Where is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is located at The Old Fire Station, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR.

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