Is Newport Girls' High School Academy a girls school?

Yes — Newport Girls' High School Academy is a girls school.

How many pupils does Newport Girls' High School Academy have?

Newport Girls' High School Academy has 836 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Newport Girls' High School Academy's Ofsted rating?

Newport Girls' High School Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022).

How does Newport Girls' High School Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Newport Girls' High School Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.4 in 2025/26.

Is Newport Girls' High School Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Newport Girls' High School Academy is part of NEWPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Newport Girls' High School Academy?

Newport Girls' High School Academy is located at Wellington Road, Newport, Telford and Wrekin, TF10 7HL.

Newport Girls' High School Academy

Wellington Road, Newport, Telford and Wrekin, TF10 7HL

Outstanding

Inspected 1 November 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

74.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

836

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Newport Girls' High School Academy

Newport Girls' High School Academy is an academy converter in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 836 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of NEWPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.4 (2025/26). 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Telford and Wrekin →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 836 / 720 (116%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

14.1%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

4.1%

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)

74.4

Attainment 8

119 pupils

96.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

100%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

120 students

37.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

95%

To higher education

60%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

8.8%

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.

45.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

18.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

5.06

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£49,961

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,914 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£5,807

Spend per pupil

£6,854

Income per pupil

63%

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: Wellington Road, Newport, Telford and Wrekin, TF10 7HL
Phone: 01952797550
Headteacher: Adam Jones
Website: www.nghs.org.uk

Academy Trust

NEWPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newport Girls' High School Academy?: Newport Girls' High School Academy is an academy converter in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Newport Girls' High School Academy a girls school?: Yes — Newport Girls' High School Academy is a girls school.
How many pupils does Newport Girls' High School Academy have?: Newport Girls' High School Academy has 836 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Newport Girls' High School Academy's Ofsted rating?: Newport Girls' High School Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022).
How does Newport Girls' High School Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Newport Girls' High School Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.4 in 2025/26.
Is Newport Girls' High School Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Newport Girls' High School Academy is part of NEWPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Newport Girls' High School Academy?: Newport Girls' High School Academy is located at Wellington Road, Newport, Telford and Wrekin, TF10 7HL.