The Newbridge School
URN: 138301 • Coalville LE67 3SJ
Overview
- Name
- The Newbridge School
- URN
- 138301
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 29.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Gamble / Michael Rowbottom (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01530831561
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Forest Road, Coalville LE67 3SJ
Summary
The Newbridge School, located in Coalville, Leicestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 813 students and a capacity of 840. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2024, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students can thrive as successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. The school's ethos emphasizes kindness, respect, and perseverance, encouraging students to embrace core values and the '4 Rs'—resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness, and reciprocity.
The curriculum at The Newbridge School is designed to be broad and balanced, promoting academic achievement alongside personal, social, and emotional development. The school prioritizes creating a secure learning environment and developing positive attitudes towards learning. Students are supported through excellent teaching, guidance, and mental health resources, ensuring they feel safe and happy while discovering their strengths.
As part of the Lionheart Educational Trust, The Newbridge School aims to be an integral part of the community, working in partnership with families to provide an outstanding educational experience. The school encourages students to think independently and behave responsibly, preparing them for future success.
The curriculum at The Newbridge School is designed to be broad and balanced, promoting academic achievement alongside personal, social, and emotional development. The school prioritizes creating a secure learning environment and developing positive attitudes towards learning. Students are supported through excellent teaching, guidance, and mental health resources, ensuring they feel safe and happy while discovering their strengths.
As part of the Lionheart Educational Trust, The Newbridge School aims to be an integral part of the community, working in partnership with families to provide an outstanding educational experience. The school encourages students to think independently and behave responsibly, preparing them for future success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Castle Rock High School (45.2)
- King Edward VII Science and Sport College (45.2)
- Newbridge High School (45.2)
- The Castle Rock School (41.6)
- Stephenson Studio School (38.6)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 813
- Boys
- 417
- Girls
- 396
- FSM %
- 23.90
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 813 | 417 | 396 | 840 | 23.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 795 | 407 | 388 | 840 | 22.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 797 | 420 | 377 | 840 | 18.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 797 | 420 | 377 | 750 | 18.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 673 | 358 | 315 | 530 | 18.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 532 | 287 | 245 | 530 | 14.80 |
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