Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Norwich NR2 1NR
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University Application Support: Students visit universities and receive dedicated support for applications and interviews.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Careers staff organise helpful apprenticeship opportunities.
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Career events, trips, and opportunities are extensively provided.
Career Advice and Guidance: Careers staff provide a range of guidance and high aspiration programs.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in competitions like Cambridge chemistry race and chemistry Olympiad.
Work Experience/Internships: Students visit local universities for learning in high-tech labs.
Academic Performance: Students make very good progress in their academic achievements.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Students benefit from drop-in clinics and catch-up lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students have high aspirations and work hard, developing resilience and confidence.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic about professional development.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use strategies effectively to ensure students understand and can apply knowledge.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers adapt teaching very effectively to reflect students’ varying abilities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor and improve the quality of education through regular learning walks and professional discussions.
STEM Facilities: Students visit local universities to learn in high-tech laboratories.
Updating Resources: Staff have developed an extensive range of high-quality resources for learning.
School Culture and Ethos: Students thrive in a supportive, ambitious, and respectful environment.
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 544 students from age 16-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
90.10% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.21 | 30.69 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.66 | 30.35 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.20% | 11.98% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 199 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 48.88% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.48% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 28.96% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.84% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.48 | 35.18 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.1 | 33.15 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.8% | 15.89% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 132 | 301 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 53.36% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.92% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 24.16% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 11.48% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.47 1 | 29.87 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.64 1 | 28.38 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.5% | 12.57% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 250 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 47.48% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.48% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 29.16% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 11.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.51 2 | 29.14 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.46 | 29.4 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 11.99% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 42.84% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.72% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 26.28% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.64 | 23.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.52 | 24.77 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.3% | 8.85% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 51.77% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.45% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 26.91% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.23% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1