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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Dawn Burke

corporate_fareNEWENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE

location_onNewent, GL18 1QF

language Visit Website phone 1531820550

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,091

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Attainment 8

41.5

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GCSE Rank

#35 in Gloucestershire

#2,324 of 3,216 nationally

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is a Academy converter secondary school in Newent, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is an academy converter in Newent, Gloucestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NEWENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE. The school has approximately 1,063 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5, placing the school #35 in Gloucestershire and #2,324 of 3,216 nationally. 34.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 20.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 3.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.22 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

34.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.7%

Entering EBacc20.10%

EBacc APS3.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.00%

EBacc APS3.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.68

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.73

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.93

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.2%

Achieving A*–A3.7%

Achieving A*–B20.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate85.2%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.10%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate98.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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21 March 2018

Inspection Report

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23 January 2014

Inspection Report

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24 September 2013

Inspection Report

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15 May 2013

Inspection Report

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10 January 2013

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-23

Schools into Special Measures Visit 3 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-01-10

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.8%(40 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,063 pupils. During this period, there were 59 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,063	59	5.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,065	127	11.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,109	135	12.2%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,115	82	7.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,126	145	12.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,077	144	13.4%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,091	138	12.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,103	77	7.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,044	48	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,048	49	4.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,047	33	3.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	994	38	3.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	990	8	0.8%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	990	53	5.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	899	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	899	31	3.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	906	25	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	842	9	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	845	9	1.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	853	17	2.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	834	22	2.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	834	12	1.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	834	21	2.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	856	13	1.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	854	13	1.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	860	15	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Other Difficulty/Disability 145 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

62.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

59.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree28%

disagree28%

strongly disagree29%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree8%

agree27%

disagree38%

strongly disagree22%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree16%

agree22%

disagree27%

strongly disagree20%

don't know5%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree14%

agree18%

disagree38%

strongly disagree28%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree14%

agree39%

disagree24%

strongly disagree13%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree16%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree49%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree64%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree30%

disagree25%

strongly disagree16%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes50%

no50%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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