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The Newbridge School

North West Leicestershire, LE67 3SJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.27
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
174 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
#2,171
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressForest Road, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ
HeadteacherMichael Gamble / Michael Rowbottom
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils813
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity813 / 840 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallICT SuiteTennis CourtsGymnasiumScience LabsTheatreSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsAstro TurfSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryNetballTennisAthleticsRowingSwimmingCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsNewspaperOrchestraGardeningScience ClubFilm ClubArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:15-08:35

Source: newbridge.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Newbridge School

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