Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

URN: 138746 • Newent GL18 1QF

Overview

Name
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
URN
138746
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
NEWENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rhys Phillips (since 2021) , Principal
Previous head
Dawn Burke, Principal
Telephone
01531820550
Website
Visit
Address
Watery Lane, Newent GL18 1QF

Summary

Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre, located in Newent, Gloucestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,063 students, out of a capacity of 1,442. The school operates under the guiding HEART values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, which shape its educational ethos and community interactions.

The school offers a rich and ambitious curriculum designed to challenge students and develop their skills, preparing them for future success. With a commitment to fostering an open and supportive environment, the leadership emphasizes transparency and collaboration among students and staff. Recent achievements include notable GCSE and Sixth Form results, reflecting the school's dedication to academic excellence.

Newent Community School has a long-standing history, having evolved from its origins as Newent Grammar School in 1925. The school is continuously improving its facilities to enhance the learning experience, with recent upgrades including kitchen refurbishments and new security measures. The school community is encouraged to participate actively in its journey towards excellence.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
NEWENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
Capacity
1442
Pupils
1063
Boys
561
Girls
502
FSM %
22.50
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1063 561 502 1442 22.50
2024-09-11 1115 557 558 1442 21.10
2023-09-11 1048 530 518 1442 17.00
2022-09-11 1048 530 518 1442 17.00
2021-09-11 990 495 495 1442 15.20
2020-09-11 899 441 458 1442 11.70

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