Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
URN: 138734 • Saffron Walden CB11 3TR
Overview
- Name
- Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
- URN
- 138734
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Duncan Roberts (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01799540237
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden CB11 3TR
Summary
Joyce Frankland Academy, located in Saffron Walden, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 968 students and a capacity of 1,030. As part of the Anglian Learning Multi Academy Trust, the school has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1588. The academy is committed to fostering a collaborative educational environment that involves pupils, teachers, and parents, recognising the vital role families play in student success.
The curriculum at Joyce Frankland Academy is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of subjects and co-curricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, to enhance student engagement and learning. Support services, including pastoral care and special educational needs (SEND) provisions, are in place to ensure that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Joyce Frankland Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values, promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school actively encourages parental engagement through various initiatives and events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support student achievement.
The curriculum at Joyce Frankland Academy is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of subjects and co-curricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, to enhance student engagement and learning. Support services, including pastoral care and special educational needs (SEND) provisions, are in place to ensure that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Joyce Frankland Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values, promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school actively encourages parental engagement through various initiatives and events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support student achievement.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Principal’s Newsletter (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Inclusion and Pastoral Support (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Capacity
- 1030
- Pupils
- 968
- Boys
- 549
- Girls
- 419
- FSM %
- 11.70
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 968 | 549 | 419 | 1030 | 11.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 995 | 555 | 440 | 1030 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1003 | 515 | 488 | 1030 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1003 | 515 | 488 | 1030 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 935 | 486 | 449 | 1030 | 7.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 895 | 461 | 434 | 1030 | 5.40 |
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