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Newmarket Academy

West Suffolk, CB8 0EBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
-0.50
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
121 1st-choice / 134 places
Ranking
#2,606
of 3,141 nationally

About Newmarket Academy

Newmarket Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 203 applications for 134 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.51. Of those 203 applicants, 121 listed the school as their first preference, and all of those received an offer. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It is led by headteacher Martin Witter and is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2023. However, the inspection report flagged behaviour and attitudes as requiring improvement, while leadership and management, quality of education, and personal development were all judged Good. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous inspection in 2017 also awarding Good overall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressExning Road, Newmarket, West Suffolk, CB8 0EB
HeadteacherMartin Witter
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils813
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity813 / 900 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Playing FieldsSixth Form CentreLibraryTennis CourtsAstro TurfSports HallICT SuiteScience LabsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsDanceFootballNetballTennisRowingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsFilm ClubScience ClubCodingDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newmarket Academy

Newmarket Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.