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Newlands Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Newlands Academy
- Secondary
- Southwark SE15 3AZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is mostly calm and orderly.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work here and take pride in the achievements of all pupils.
Communication: Parents and carers are positive about the school and the education that their children receive.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents cannot praise the staff enough for their support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders promote good attendance and punctuality effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidences of bullying are rare and dealt with swiftly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure appropriate action to keep pupils safe, including safe recruitment of staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a wide range of opportunities, including musical performances and inter-school rugby tournaments.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders encourage careful thinking about next steps in education, training or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders identify pupils' learning needs quickly and provide high-quality support.
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About Us
Newlands Academy is a Secondary, Boys school located in Greater London, London.
It has 70 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 48% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 24.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 31.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 41.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 38.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.62 | 3.17 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 63% | 94.1% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 91.9% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 20.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 47.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 9.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 13% | 15.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 19.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 34.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 44.83% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 37.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 19.41% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25.86% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.36 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 75% | 88.85% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 119 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 88.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 23.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 44.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 9.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 17% | 10.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.35% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.5% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 21.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% 2 | 25.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% 3 | 38.32% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 35.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.29% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.61 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 14.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 26.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 37.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 33.81% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.77% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 64% | 85.13% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 57% | 68.53% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 18.47% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.87% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.13% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.21% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 42% | 89.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 36.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 13.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.93% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.87% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newlands Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1