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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Newark Area

Newark secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 42, slightly above the England average of 39. The Suthers School, The Newark Academy, and The Dukeries Academy are the main options for families across Newark town centre, Balderton, and Tuxford. With 5 secondary schools serving the area, families have access to local comprehensive education with strong community ties. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Newark

Key Performance Metrics for Newark

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newark41.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newark21%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newark3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newark6.8/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newark

41.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newark

21%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newark

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newark

6.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Newark

Showing 1-5 of 5 schools

The Suthers School
Fernwood
The Newark Academy
Balderton
The Dukeries Academy
New Ollerton
Tuxford Academy
Tuxford
Magnus Church of England Academy
Hawtonville