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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Newark and Sherwood Area

Schools across Newark and Sherwood district. Explore 7 secondary schools in Newark and Sherwood. The current top-ranked secondary schools are The Minster School, The Suthers School, and The Newark Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Newark and Sherwood

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Newark and Sherwood34%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newark and Sherwood43.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newark and Sherwood30%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newark and Sherwood3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newark and Sherwood7.1/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Newark and Sherwood

34%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newark and Sherwood

43.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newark and Sherwood

30%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newark and Sherwood

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newark and Sherwood

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Newark and Sherwood

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