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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Academy converter · Saffron Walden · CB11 3TR

Ages 11–18 · 865 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

49.1

Overall absence

8.1%

Admissions demand

0.63 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-06-27

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.23
−20+2
Attainment 849.1
English & maths grade 5+49%
English & maths grade 4+73%
EBacc entry46%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.2%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
967

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.63 · Often has places

1st preferences

102

Places offered

176

1st-preference offers

102

Total preferences (any rank)
475
Preferred offers (top 3)
163
Applications from outside LA
24
Offers to outside-LA applicants
13
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

865 pupils · 1,030 places

Pupils on roll
865
Boys / girls
485 / 380
School capacity
1,030
Capacity fill
865 / 1,030 (84%)
Free school meals
12.1%
FSM pupils
102
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ANGLIAN LEARNING
Academy trust
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Sponsor
Anglian Learning
Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Warwick

Location

Address
Bury Water Lane, Newport
Postcode
CB11 3TR
Town
Saffron Walden
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Uttlesford
Constituency
North West Essex
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Saffron Walden, Essex, 865 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 12.1%.

Open schools in Saffron Walden
16
Secondary schools in Saffron Walden
2
Academies among open schools in Saffron Walden
63% (10)
Open schools in CB11
11
Secondary in CB11
2
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Secondary in Essex LA
79

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Saffron WaldenNear CB11

  • Saffron Walden County High School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Saffron Walden · CB11 4UH · Essex

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.7
    • P80.3
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence7.2%

    2.2 miles away

  • Newport Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Newport · CB11 3PU · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM14.8%
    • Demand0.90

    0.6 miles away

  • Katherine Semar Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saffron Walden · CB11 4DU · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM13.3%

    2.1 miles away

  • Katherine Semar Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saffron Walden · CB11 4DU · Essex

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM9.4%
    • Demand1.15

    2.1 miles away

  • R A Butler Infant School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saffron Walden · CB11 3DG · Essex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM9.2%
    • Demand0.97

    2.6 miles away

  • R A Butler Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saffron Walden · CB11 3DG · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.7%

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Warwick
Telephone
01799540237
Website
https://joycefrankland.org/

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