Tuxford Academy

About Tuxford Academy

Tuxford Academy is an academy converter in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,482 pupils on roll. It is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 (2025/26). 21.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,482 / 1,462 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 March 2023

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

Marnham Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH

Phone

01777870001

Academy Director

David Vernon

Website

http://www.tuxford-ac.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tuxford Academy?

Tuxford Academy is an academy converter in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Tuxford Academy have?

Tuxford Academy has 1,482 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Tuxford Academy's Ofsted rating?

Tuxford Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

How does Tuxford Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tuxford Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 in 2025/26.

Is Tuxford Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Tuxford Academy is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Tuxford Academy?

Tuxford Academy is located at Marnham Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH.