Newton Bridge Academy is a not applicable school in Grantham, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter 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.
Newton Bridge Academy currently has around 258 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75.2% boys and 24.8% girls. Around 45.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sandon Close, Grantham, NG31 9AX |
| Website: | www.newtonbridge-cit.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01476564994 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daley Barber-Allen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141254 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 260 |
| Number of Pupils: | 258 |
| Number of Boys: | 194 |
| Number of Girls: | 64 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.70% | 216 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| African | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Park Nursery School Hill Avenue , NG31 9BB | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AX | - not rated | 56 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sandon Close , NG31 9AX | - not rated | 56 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Infant School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ | - not rated | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harrowby Church of England Infant School, Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LJ | - not rated | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU | - not rated | 340 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP | - not rated | 801 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh More School Tennyson Avenue , NG31 9NQ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham College Stonebridge Road , NG31 9AP | - not rated | 434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Bridge Academy Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grantham Sandon School Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Education Centre New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD | - not rated | 365 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley House School 1 Dudley Road , NG31 9AA | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.