Newman School is a not applicable school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Newman School currently has around 187 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 61% boys and 39% girls. Around 62.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | East Bawtry Road, Rotherham, S60 3LX |
| Website: | https://www.newman.teameducation.org |
| Telephone: | 01709828262 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Claire King |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151166 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 185 |
| Number of Pupils: | 187 |
| Number of Boys: | 114 |
| Number of Girls: | 73 |
| White British | 85.00% | 159 |
| Pakistani | 5.30% | 10 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Junior and Infant School Saville Road , Whiston S60 4DX | - not rated | 493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Junior and Infant School Saville Road , Whiston S60 4DX | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road , S60 3LA | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 73 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Grange School East Bawtry Road , Whiston S60 3LX | - not rated | 73 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 73 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 73 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.