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Welcome to The Newark Academy

Welcome to Newark Academy Sixth FormIt is my genuine pleasure to be able to welcome you to Newark Academy Sixth Form (NA6).At NA6, we are passionately committed to providing an excellent post-16 experience where inspirational teaching offers students the knowledge, skills and experiences that fully prepare them for their future pathway.Through vibrant, innovative and expert teaching, which is informed by national and international educational research, students develop the resilience and tenacity to excel and they are challenged to be the very best version of themselves in everything they do.Here at NA6, we offer a fully inclusive and integrated experience for students and centre our broad and balanced curriculum on our GREAT academy values and our ‘Dare to Excel’ motto. As a member of NA6, students develop their responsibilities to themselves and others through their ‘Crew’ membership and understand the importance of teamwork, responsibility and collaboration in helping themselves and others on their way to completing their own ‘learning journey’. Many of our Year 11 students choose to stay with us because they understand the importance of being a member of our Newark Academy Crew and the Crew of NA6 are provided with a range of opportunities to demonstrate excellence.Maximising students’ development and achievement is central to our success and it is our aim that students leave us with a passion for life-long learning and as well-rounded adults, who are economically self-sufficient and ready and able to make a positive and lasting contribution on both the local and global communities in which they live.Through our bespoke pastoral programme, our Crew Leaders provide guidance and support sessions to support our X12 students make the best start possible to life at NA6 as they look to move into X13 and post-18 provision including access to Russell Group universities and higher level apprenticeships. Our extensive careers guidance and crew programme also ensures students develop the confidence of character and the wider skills and competencies to make an effective transition to post-18 study.We also offer a broad range of leadership opportunities and extra-curricular activities.Ultimately, students are provided with the opportunity to experience a sixth form setting that is warm, caring and inclusive and focused on providing the very best teaching and learning alongside an enrichment programme that is unique and varied.We hope from reading this prospectus that you feel that NA6 is the place where you can continue to develop and excel and we look forward to meeting you in the very near future.Mrs L CurtisHead of Newark Academy Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,145 Total

No. of Boys

594 (51.9%)

No. of Girls

551 (48.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

15.5%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.9%

A*/A grades

9.01%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

85%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:55%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:29%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

66%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:93%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:25%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:5%
England:26%


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 27

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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Enrichment Activities

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Learning extends beyond the classroom at NA6. We have a diverse and vibrant enrichment programme which gives students the essential skills and qualities that universities and future employers desire to see. Students broaden their knowledge and understanding of the world and develop strong relationships with others through a variety of opportunities such as our reading buddies programme, peer mentoring, Sports Leaders, leadership positions within the Student Parliament and a range of music, drama, sporting clubs and unique societies which focus on personal interests. We offer the EPQ and Core Maths as academic extra programmes. Throughout NA6, students are offered careers advice and guidance and personalised support with applications for university and apprenticeships. This includes visits to universities, work experience and talks from external providers.

Reading Buddies Programme
Leadership Positions within the Student Parliament
Drama Clubs

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed