Magnus Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 35.7 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 35.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 38%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.50
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.77, -0.23]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 120 | 35.7 | — | 37.5% | 26.7% | 3.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 116 | 36.2 | -0.50 | 33.6% | 11.2% | 3.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 122 | 35.9 | -0.51 | 43.0% | 12.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 84 | 35.5 | -0.49 | 43.0% | 18.0% | 2.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Nottinghamshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 140549 |
| Local authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Anna Martin |
| Trust | DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | NG24 4AB |
| Latest pupils | 120 |
| FSM eligible | 45.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Earp Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AB
http://www.magnusacademy.co.uk/View local authority page1636680066| DfE number | 4017 |
| UKPRN | 10044568 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 22 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |