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Tuxford Academy

Academy converter · Newark · NG22 0JH

Ages 11–18 · 1,462 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

46.0

Overall absence

9.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-03-28

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
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 8-0.20
−20+2
Attainment 846.0
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+70%
EBacc entry24%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,277

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

1,462 pupils · 1,462 places

Pupils on roll
1,462
Boys / girls
757 / 705
School capacity
1,462
Capacity fill
1,462 / 1,462 (100%)
Free school meals
23.1%
FSM pupils
280
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: DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Diverse Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr David Vernon

Location

Address
Marnham Road, Tuxford
Postcode
NG22 0JH
Town
Newark
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Bassetlaw
Constituency
Newark
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 Newark, Nottinghamshire, 1,462 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.1%.

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

  • Tuxford Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newark · NG22 0NA · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • East Markham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Newark · NG22 0RG · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence7.0%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Vernon
Telephone
01777870001
Website
http://www.tuxford-ac.org.uk

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