The Suthers School

About The Suthers School

The Suthers School is a free school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 652 pupils on roll. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 (2025/26). 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

652 / 830 (79%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 March 2024

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

Cross Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH

Phone

01636957690

Head Teacher

Nicola Watkin

Website

http://www.suthersschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Suthers School?

The Suthers School is a free school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does The Suthers School have?

The Suthers School has 652 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Suthers School's Ofsted rating?

The Suthers School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does The Suthers School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Suthers School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 in 2025/26.

Is The Suthers School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Suthers School is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Suthers School?

The Suthers School is located at Cross Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH.