Best 3 Secondary schools in Newark and Sherwood – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Suthers School (Secondary) in Newark; The Newark Academy (Secondary) in Newark; Magnus Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Newark — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Suthers School, The Newark Academy and Magnus Church of England Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Newark, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Suthers School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Suthers School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,550, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Nova Education Trust and Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust.

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Attribute	The Suthers School NG24 3NH	The Newark Academy NG24 3AL	Magnus Church of England Academy NG24 4AB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3NH	Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3AL	Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4AB
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Apr 2024	2 2 Oct 2019	2 11 Jun 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	830	1110	1050
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Nova Education Trust	Nova Education Trust	Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust
Website	www.suthersschool.co.uk	www.newarkacademy.co.uk	www.magnusacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01636957690	01636615000	01636680066
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Suthers School

NG24 3NH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 3NH
Ofsted: 2 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Nova Education Trust
Website: www.suthersschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01636957690

The Newark Academy

NG24 3AL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 3AL
Ofsted: 2 2 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Nova Education Trust
Website: www.newarkacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01636615000

Magnus Church of England Academy

NG24 4AB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4AB
Ofsted: 2 11 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.magnusacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01636680066

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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