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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

Norwich, NR2 1NRSecondaryAges 16–19MixedState
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Progress 8
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About Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is a 16-19 state secondary in Norwich that stands out sharply against the Norfolk average for its phase. The school’s Progress 8-style measure for A-levels, its value-added score, sits at 0.24, which is well above the local authority average of -0.02 for secondary schools. That difference of 0.26 is significant in statistical terms, and the school’s progress banding is officially rated as “Above average.” With 615 pupils on roll against a capacity of 440, the school is clearly oversubscribed, and its headteacher Chris Jennings leads a mixed, non-religious institution that draws students from across the city. The most recent Ofsted inspection is not detailed in the data, but the academic metrics alone suggest a school that consistently pushes its students further than the typical Norfolk sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressThe Old Fire Station, Norwich, Norwich, NR2 1NR
HeadteacherChris Jennings
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils615
School Capacity615 / 440 (140% full)
Sixth FormYes

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolLibraryGymnasiumDining HallTennis CourtsMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

NetballGymnasticsBasketballTennisFootballAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirOrchestraYoung EnterpriseBook ClubScience ClubNewspaperGardeningArt ClubModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthPhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

Yes, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School provides Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support including: Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Physical Disability. Contact the school's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) for more details.