The Dukeries Academy, based in Newark, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Dukeries Academy currently has around 762 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.7% boys and 54.3% girls. Around 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 32% who stay in school sixth forms and 54% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Whinney Lane, Newark, NG22 9TD |
| Website: | https://www.dukeries.attrust.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01623860545 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael Brett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139062 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 762 |
| Number of Boys: | 348 |
| Number of Girls: | 414 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.30% | 711 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 21 |
| African | 1.00% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkgate Academy Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TH | 3out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ollerton Junior School Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TH | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ollerton Community Primary School Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TH | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Main Road , Boughton NG22 9JE | - not rated | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Main Road , Boughton NG22 9JE | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukeries College Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dukeries Academy Whinney Lane , New Ollerton NG22 9TD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Kirton , NG22 9LP | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellow House School Newark Road , Wellow ng22 0ea | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.