The Newbridge School

About The Newbridge School

The Newbridge School's Progress 8 score of -0.27 sits below the Leicestershire local authority average of -0.1, placing it in the bottom half of schools nationally. This means that, on average, pupils here achieve about a quarter of a grade less per subject than their peers across the country, a gap that is statistically significant. The school ranks 25th out of 46 secondary schools in the authority, putting it squarely in the middle of the pack locally. While this headline figure might give some parents pause, it's worth noting that the school serves a community where nearly a quarter of pupils (23.9%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and can affect overall attainment figures. The school's Attainment 8 score of 39.6 reflects the average grade pupils achieve across eight key subjects, and just over half (51.9%) of students secure a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, though this drops to 34.6% at the stronger grade 5 threshold.

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 marked a significant turnaround from its previous rating of Inadequate in June 2022. Inspectors now rate the school as Good across all four key areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a substantial improvement, with every category moving up at least one grade. The Parent View survey, based on 91 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows a mixed picture. While 65% of parents would recommend the school, only 46% agree their child is happy, and 47% feel their child is safe. Behaviour is a particular concern, with 34% of parents disagreeing that the school ensures good behaviour. Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) also divides opinion, with 52% disagreeing that the school provides adequate support, though the school does list provisions for conditions including dyslexia, autism, and speech and language difficulties.

The Newbridge School is a non-selective, mixed secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It was significantly oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 335 applications for 170 places, with 174 first-preference applications for 169 offers. This suggests strong local demand despite the mixed academic outcomes. Facilities include a theatre, music rooms, science labs, and extensive sports provision with tennis courts, an astro turf, and a sports hall. Clubs range from Model UN and orchestra to gardening and film club. The school's SEND register covers seven areas of need, including social, emotional and mental health support and hearing impairment. For families weighing up their options, this school is one that has clearly improved its leadership and classroom quality since its recent inspection, but the academic results and parent feedback on behaviour and SEND support suggest it may be best suited to families who are prepared to be actively involved in their child's progress.

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