SchoolScoresSir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Free school · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of INSPIRATION TRUST
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR
01603 280940 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
293 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 44% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 67% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 40.4 | 33.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 885 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 207 | 22% | 50% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 155 | 14% | 37% | 30% |
| Biology | 147 | 17% | 46% | 27% |
| Physics | 108 | 13% | 41% | 31% |
| Psychology | 70 | 24% | 49% | 19% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 42 | 29% | 64% | 59% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 41 | 2% | 34% | 24% |
| Environmental Science | 36 | 22% | 33% | 14% |
| Geography | 19 | 5% | 42% | 23% |
| History | 13 | 8% | 23% | 23% |
| Sociology | 9 | 11% | 22% | 20% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 6 | 33% | 67% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Logic / Philosophy, English Literature, German, French, Government and Politics, Art and Design (Graphics), Classical Civilisation, Law, Music Technology, Spanish, Chinese, Drama and Theatre Studies, English Language.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
236 students in this year group.
89% — 11 points above the Norfolk average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 21% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
205 students in this year group.
82% — 30 points above the Norfolk average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 33% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 80% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 25.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.0% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 12.2%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 94% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 22nd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 1% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Jane Austen College 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norwich School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Norwich Steiner School 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Norwich High School for Girls GDST 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 46% A*/A at A level
- Hewett Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sewell Park Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nurture Education Trust 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139896.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.