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This school is a member of the Nova Education Trust.
| School Name | Newark Academy | |
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| Postal address | London Road Balderton Newark Notts NG24 3AL | |
| Telephone No. | 01636 615000 | |
| Enquiries contact name | Mrs K Barber | |
| Name of Head of School / Principal | Andrew Seymour | |
| Name of Executive Headteacher | Ashfaq Rahman | |
| Name of the Chair of the Local Governing Body | Elaine Rossall | |
| Name of SENDCo | Mrs G Willis |
| Admissions arrangements (Current Academic Year) | Admission Arrangements for 2018/19 are attached | |
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| Admissions arrangements (Next Academic Year) | Admission Arrangements 2019/20 are attached | |
| Exclusions arrangements | We reserve the right to use exclusion from school on either a fixed-term or permanent basis. Decisions to apply this sanction rest with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School. Exclusion is a serious sanction and must be reasonable and proportionate. Careful consideration must be given to the nature of the incident and full account taken of the student’s age, any special educational needs or disability they may have and any religious requirements affecting them. The indicative sanctions table indicates the type of incident that might warrant exclusion, but the list within the table is not exhaustive. Reintegration meetings should always follow a period of fixed term-exclusion. Information regarding exclusions is contained within our Behaviour Policy provided as a linked document. |
KS2 results
| Percentage of pupils who've achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not applicable | |
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| Average progress that pupils have made in reading between KS1 and KS2 | Not applicable | |
| Average progress that pupils have made in writing between KS1 and KS2 | Not applicable | |
| Average progress that pupils have made in maths between KS1 and KS2 | Not applicable | |
| Percentage of pupils who've achieved a higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not applicable | |
| Pupils' average score in the reading test | Not applicable | |
| Pupils' average score in the maths test | Not applicable |
KS4 results
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | |
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| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | |
| English and Maths (Basic) | 44.9% | |
| EBACC | 7.7% | |
| Student Destinations | 85.4% |
KS5 results
| English and Maths Progress | N/A | |
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| Contextual Progress | N/A | |
| Average grade | N/A | |
| Student retention | 29% from year 11 |
DfE Performance tables
| DfE Performance Tables | Please follow the link attached to DFE school performance information |
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Parents and other members of the public can find out more about the curriculum we offer by visiting our Curriculum page.
KS1
| Curriculum content | Not applicable | |
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| Curriculum approach | Not applicable | |
| Name of Phonics scheme | Not applicable | |
| Name of reading scheme | Not applicable | |
| Name of Curriculum Lead | Not applicable |
KS2
| Curriculum content | Not applicable | |
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| Curriculum approach | Not applicable | |
| Name of Phonics scheme | Not applicable | |
| Name of reading scheme | Not applicable | |
| Name of Curriculum Lead | Not applicable |
KS3
| Curriculum content | To ensure students make an effective transition to Newark Academy, a broad and balanced key stage 3 curriculum is provided with a key focus on core subjects. We emphasise the development of literacy and numeracy through our learning and our curriculum reflects this. We also offer a comprehensive programme of study including Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities, Computing, Design and Technology, Expressive Arts, PE and RE. This provides all students with a solid foundation that prepares them for success at KS4. | |
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| Curriculum approach | Our curriculum follows National Curriculum guidelines and aims to provide a broad, balanced learning experience for all. | |
| Name of Curriculum Lead | Mr S Brown |
KS4
| GCSE Qualifications | Students follow a three year programme which provides students with the time to study for important end of year exams at the end of the Key Stage. Students are encouraged to follow an English Baccalaureate (EBacc) pathway consisting of English, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities and Computing. This is complemented by a wide range of optional subjects to allow students to succeed in areas of interest. The option subjects are Computer Science, Spanish, German, Geography, History, Business, French, Health & Social, Art, Resistant Materials, Creative iMedia, Food, Drama, Product Design, RE, GCSE PE and Textiles | |
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| Name of Curriculum Lead | Mr S Brown |
KS5
| 16-19 Qualifications on offer | At Key Stage 5, students study a range of A-Level and equivalent qualifications which allow students to follow a tailored programme of study which lead to a range of progression pathways based on the individual aims and aspirations of students. Our aspirations and expectations are extremely high which have led to a number of Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities. We are proud of our partnerships with local FE and HE institutions and provide a range of pathways for students who wish to follow either an academic or vocational pathway as part of their next phase of learning. |
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Values and Ethos
| Values and Ethos | Newark Academy has a very clear ethos focussed on the achievement and well-being of all our students. We believe that a school should be at the very heart of the community and place great value on collaboration, partnership and service alongside a range of core values that compliment academic excellence. Work Hard, Be Kind We develop commitment, independence and courtesy in all or our students. We expect the very highest standards and in return we value and respect student ideas and opinions. We are relentless in the pursuit of academic excellence for every student. We insist on the highest standards of behaviour at all times. We care deeply about our students and expect them to work hard and be kind. We encourage staff to be creative, independent and ambitious. We expect them to challenge and inspire our students, providing high quality learning and experiences that motivate students to be the very best they can. High standards and academic rigour underpin our daily work. We promote the development of leadership skills and offer a range of opportunities for students to take an active role in improving their school. We believe that a wide range of enrichment opportunities promote independent learning. Students are expected to learn beyond the classroom and to develop the skills and attributes they need to lead full and successful lives. |
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| Behaviour Policy | The Behaviour Policy is available to download here. | |
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| Safeguarding/Child protection | The Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy is available to download here. | |
| Anti-bullying policy | The aim of our anti-bullying policy is to clarify for students and staff that bullying is always unacceptable. We wish to encourage an environment where independence is celebrated and individuals can flourish without fear. Every student has the right to be safe and happy, and to be protected when feeling vulnerable. Our anti-bullying policy is contained within our Behaviour Policy which can be downloaded via the link. | |
| Health and Safety policy | The Health and Safety Policy is available to download here. | |
| First Aid Policy | The First Aid Policy is available to download here. | |
| Complaints policy | The Complaints Policy is available to download here. | |
| Complaints received | None | |
| SEND Policy | The SEND Policy is available to download here. | |
| Publication Scheme | The Trust Publication Scheme available to download here. | |
| Charging and Remissions Policy | The Charging and Remissions Policy is available to download here. |
| PE and Sports Premium Funding Allocation | Not applicable | |
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| How we are spending the funding | Not applicable | |
| The impact on pupils | Not applicable | |
| How we will ensure the impact is sustainable | Not applicable |
Special Education Needs (SEND) Report
| SEND report for the current academic year | SEND report attached |
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Accessibility Plan for Disabled Pupils
| Accessibility Plan for Disabled Pupils | School accessibility plan attached |
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Equality Objectives
| Equality Objectives | Equality objectives attached. Newark Academy is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and places great value on the diversity of its community. The provision of equality of opportunity and respect for the needs and rights of the individual are fundamental to the values of Newark Academy. Newark Academy fulfils its general and specific duties in relation to equality of opportunity and actively demonstrates due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between different people when carrying out their activities, in all strands as identified in the Equality Act 2010. How we approach this is outlined below: Equality Objectives - To improve the attendance of all students to at least 90% and continue to keep persistent absence to be below national figures. - To improve the achievement of SEND students and disadvantaged students and to narrow the achievement gap between SEND students and non-SEND students and disadvantaged and advantaged students. - To raise expectations amongst staff and students in order that 80% of young people on roll to make at least nationally expected progress each year in all core subjects. - To ensure that all young people who are eligible for pupil premium (in receipt of free school meals in the last 6 years or are a child in care) have adequate support so that they attend school regularly and that the majority make nationally expected progress that is in line with their peers. - To review and revise the curriculum so that it represents a diverse culture and society and encourages tolerance and respect. - To ensure that images used around school, for example, in lessons, noticeboards, assemblies represent the diverse culture and society we live in. - To improve communication with parents and carers who are marginalised by personal circumstances such as lack of transport, language barriers or low confidence by liaising with them regularly and meeting with them regularly and providing support such as interpreters, as necessary. - To improve attendance at parents' evenings, particularly for those students who are eligible for pupil premium funding, have a special need or disability or for whom English is an additional language. - To ensure that young people who attend Newark Academy have a voice through promotion of the student council and increased opportunities for wider student participation and leadership. |
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| Privacy Notice for Pupil Data | We use information that we gather in relation to our pupils for various purposes. Information that we hold in relation to a pupil is known as personal data. This will include data that we obtain from pupils directly and data which we obtain from other people and organisations. We might also need to continue to hold personal data for a period of time after pupils have left the school/trust. Anything that we do with this personal data is known as processing. The school/trust is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses personal data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Please see the attached document for full details. | |
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| Data Protection Policy | This document gives information about how the schools within the trust and the trust itself manages, processes and protects data. |
| Annual accounts | Please follow the link to be taken to the relevant information. | |
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| Business and pecuniary interests | Further information is provided on the Nova Education Trust website. Please follow the related link. | |
| Governance arrangements | The Torch Academy Gateway Trust Governance Arrangements are available to download here. | |
| Trust annual report | Please follow the link to be taken to the latest Trust annual report. | |
| Memorandum and Articles of Association | A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association for Nova Education Trust can be accessed on the Nova Education Trust website. Please follow the related link. | |
| Funding Agreement | A copy of the Funding Agreement for Nova Education Trust can be accessed on the Nova Education Trust website. Please follow the related link. |
School Governor Information
| Names of Governors of the Local Governing Body | Mrs Elaine Rossall (MBE) Chair of Governors (Community) Mr Martin Booth(Community) Mr Bob Hattersley (Community) Neil Bilton (Community) Richard Birch (Parent) Andy Seymour (Head of School) Sally Goodman (School) David Palethorpe (School) | |
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| Business Interests (Current Academic Year) | The Business Interests of the school's Local Governing Body are available to download here. | |
| Financial Interests (Current Academic Year) | The Financial Interests of the school's Local Governing Body are available to download here. | |
| Governance roles in other schools (Current Academic Year) | The Governance roles in other schools are available to download here. | |
| Business & Financial Interests and Governance roles in other schools (Previous Academic Year) | The Business & Financial Interests and Governance roles in other schools of the school's Local Governing Body for the previous academic year are available to download here. | |
| Structure and responsibilities | The Structure and Responsibilities of the school Local Governing Bodies are available to download here. |
Trust Governor Information
| Names of Trustees/Directors | Mr John Mills (Chair) Albert Woods OBE Mr John Tomasevic Mrs Janice White Mrs Sylvia Macdougall Mr Richard Flewitt Mr Michael Auty QC Mr Brian Stein Mr John Saunders Mrs Melanie Lawson Ms Lucy Barrow | |
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| Names of Members of the Academy Trust | Mr John Mills Mr Jonathan Sims Professor Sarah O’Hara Mr Barrie Thomas Mr Nadeem Sarwar |
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| Trading disclosures | Nova Education Trust Company Number 07635510 A PRI/LBG/NSC/(Exempt) incorporated on 16 May 2011. Registered office address is Nova Education Trust Office (C19), The Sir Colin Campbell Building, The University Of Nottingham, Triumph Road, Nottingham, England, NG7 2TU. |
Latest News
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Year 8 will be having a Maths assessment during the week commencing Monday 21st January. (Mathematics - 08/01/2019) - Cross Country Runners run into County's
15 Qualifiers from the District Race (Physical Education - 13/12/2018) - U14 Girls through to Basketball County Finals
Amazing play leads to next round (Physical Education - 13/12/2018) - Maths Assessment
In-class maths assessment during week commencing 10th December. (Mathematics - 30/11/2018)
