Tuxford Academy
Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, NG22 0JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tuxford Academy is a secondary school in Newark for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 21 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils say that they enjoy attending Tuxford Academy. They feel safe at school. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils respond well to these expectations. They behave well in lessons and at unstructured times. Pupils are polite and respectful. Usually lessons are calm and orderly. Pupils say that lessons get disrupted occasionally. Most pupils think that teachers are fair and consistent when dealing with any behaviour issues. Leaders ensure that pupils get rewarded regularly for meeting the school's expectations. Pupils say that bullying happens sometimes. Most pupils are confident that staff will deal with any incidents well. A few pupils feel that sometimes it can take too long to sort out issues. Pupils have a range of opportunities to get involved in the life of the school. They can be sports leaders, digital leaders or college presidents, and be in the school band. There are a range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to take part in. Many pupils take up these opportunities. For example, they attend drama club, football, rugby, chess club and trampolining. Sixth-form students also run the 'Pride at Tuxford' club.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not always use the behaviour policy consistently well. Some pupils are unclear about the school's expectations of their behaviour. This means that some behaviour issues are not always dealt with effectively. Leaders should ensure that pupils are clear about expectations of their behaviour. They should ensure that all teachers understand and use the school's agreed approach to dealing with poor behaviour.
- Some teachers do not always use questioning well to check pupils' understanding and to address misconceptions. This means that some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding systematically to identify any misconceptions, so that they can adapt their teaching to address these.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
252 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
94 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,462 pupils on roll, with places for 1,462
Schools near Tuxford Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukeries Academy | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 34.8 |
| Wellow House School | 6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Retford Oaks Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.1 |
| The Elizabethan Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.1 |
| Worksop College | 10 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 27.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Vernon
- Phone
- 01777870001
- Address
- Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, NG22 0JH
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 137319
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.