The Newark Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Newark Academy
Address: London Road, Balderton
Town/City: Newark
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: NG24 3AL
Telephone Number: 01636 615000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Nova Education Trust
Sponsor: Nova Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Inma Pena
Capacity: 1110
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1164 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.2%

Location and administration

URN: 144489
DfE Number: 891/4022
UKPRN: 10063183
UPRN: 100032115601
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Newark and Sherwood (E07000175)
Constituency: Newark (E14001375)
Electoral Ward: Balderton North & Coddington (E05011552)

Easting & Northing: 481452E, 352403N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 3' 47.92" N 0° 47' 9.04" W
Plus Code: 9C5X3677+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Megan Alexander - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Suzanne Arnold-Murray - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Courtney Borthwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Mr Andy Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Ashley Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Miss Carole Lymn - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Mr Mark Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Victoria Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
  • Ms Hannah Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mr Lee Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
  • Mrs Christine Wright - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Mrs Christine Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2027.