How many pupils does Newmarket Academy have?

Newmarket Academy has 813 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Newmarket Academy's Ofsted rating?

Newmarket Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).

How does Newmarket Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Newmarket Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 in 2025/26.

Is Newmarket Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Newmarket Academy is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Newmarket Academy?

Newmarket Academy is located at Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0EB.

Newmarket Academy

Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0EB

Good

Inspected 11 July 2023

Good

Ofsted

43.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

813

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Newmarket Academy

Newmarket Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 813 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 (2025/26). 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 813 / 900 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 July 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

23.3%

Free school meals

23.7%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

12.4%

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)

43.6

Attainment 8

161 pupils

37.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.1%

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.

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.5%

Overall absence

20.1%

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.

42.64

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

14.89

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

£50,268

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,724 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.3% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.9

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£7,180

Spend per pupil

£8,095

Income per pupil

68%

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: Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0EB
Phone: 01638664412
Head Teacher: Claire Preston
Website: http://www.newmarketacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newmarket Academy?: Newmarket Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Newmarket Academy have?: Newmarket Academy has 813 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Newmarket Academy's Ofsted rating?: Newmarket Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).
How does Newmarket Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Newmarket Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 in 2025/26.
Is Newmarket Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Newmarket Academy is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Newmarket Academy?: Newmarket Academy is located at Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0EB.

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