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The Suthers School

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

personMrs Nicola Watkin

corporate_fareNOVA EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNewark, NG24 3NH

language Visit Website phone 1636957690

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

484

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Attainment 8

46.4

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Nottinghamshire

#1,480 of 3,216 nationally

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The Suthers School is a Free schools secondary school in Newark, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Suthers School is a free schools in Newark, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 652 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4, placing the school #23 in Nottinghamshire and #1,480 of 3,216 nationally. 52.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 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

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

52.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.4%

Entering EBacc21.10%

EBacc APS3.97

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22.20%

EBacc APS3.62

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS3.62

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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01 March 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2024-03-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-03-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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

7.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(29 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 652 pupils. During this period, there were 48 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	652	48	7.4%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	648	47	7.3%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	580	44	7.6%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	564	38	6.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	561	24	4.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	491	33	6.7%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	484	37	7.6%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	479	24	5.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	417	12	2.9%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	412	14	3.4%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	408	10	2.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	286	14	4.9%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	283	4	1.4%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	272	11	4.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	150	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	150	4	2.7%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	152	0	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	98	2	2.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	99	1	1.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	97	1	1.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	45	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	53	12	22.6%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	53	1	1.9%	3.7%

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree50%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree23%

agree50%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree40%

agree27%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable13%

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

yes38%

no62%

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

strongly agree37%

agree26%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree20%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree30%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree38%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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