Is Magnus Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 4 February 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Requires improvement. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 40th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Magnus Church of England Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Magnus Church of England Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.4 (England: 46.2). 36.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Magnus Church of England Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Magnus Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Magnus Church of England Academy

Earp Avenue, Newark, NG24 4AB

Local ranking40th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 4 February 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 4 February 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Requires improvement
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 53.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 131

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Continued in education: 74.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 14.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Higher education: 29.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 41.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

23.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

20.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.6
16-18 Cohort: 86

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 745
Boys: 361 (53%)
Girls: 317 (47%)
Capacity: 1050 (65% full)
SEND: 24.6%
FSM Eligible: 45.9%
EAL: 15.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 21.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 49.5
Budget per Pupil: £9,115/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.6%
White Other: 12.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.2%

74.6%

White British

12.9%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01636680066

office@magnusacademy.co.uk

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Earp Avenue

Newark, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140549
UKPRN: 10044568
Establishment No.: 4017
Trust: DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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