The Newark Academy

About The Newark Academy

The Newark Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,145 pupils on roll. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (2025/26). 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,145 / 1,110 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL

Phone

01636615000

Head Teacher

Inma Pena

Website

www.newarkacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Newark Academy?

The Newark Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Newark Academy have?

The Newark Academy has 1,145 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Newark Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Newark Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Newark Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Newark Academy is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Newark Academy?

The Newark Academy is located at London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL.