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The Dukeries Academy

Academy sponsor led · Newark · NG22 9TD

Ages 11–16 · 709 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.3

Overall absence

10.9%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.28
−20+2
Attainment 839.3
English & maths grade 5+28%
English & maths grade 4+46%
EBacc entry27%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.2%
Unauthorised6.4%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.5%
Enrolments in measure
742

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

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

144

Places offered

144

1st-preference offers

144

Total preferences (any rank)
228
Preferred offers (top 3)
144
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
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 fill95%

709 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
709
Boys / girls
351 / 358
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
709 / 750 (95%)
Free school meals
42.9%
FSM pupils
304
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Academy trust
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Sponsor
Academy Transformation Trust
Headteacher
Mr Michael Brett

Location

Address
Whinney Lane, New Ollerton
Postcode
NG22 9TD
Town
Newark
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Newark and Sherwood
Constituency
Sherwood Forest
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from 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 sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Newark, Nottinghamshire, 709 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.9%.

Open schools in Newark
43
Secondary schools in Newark
5
Academies among open schools in Newark
67% (29)
Open schools in NG22
18
Secondary in NG22
2
Open schools in Nottinghamshire LA
371
Secondary in Nottinghamshire LA
43

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 NewarkNear NG22

  • The Parkgate Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newark · NG22 9TH · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM40.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • The Forest View Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newark · NG22 9RJ · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM44.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • Maun Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newark · NG22 9RJ · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–7

    • FSM27.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • Wellow House School

    Other independent school

    NG22 0EA · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 2–16

    1.4 miles away

  • Walesby CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Newark · NG22 9PB · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM12.2%
    • Demand0.83

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Brett
Telephone
01623860545
Website
https://www.dukeries.attrust.org.uk/

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