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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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