The Suthers School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Suthers School
Address: Cross Lane, Fernwood
Town/City: Newark
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: NG24 3NH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01636 957690
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Nova Education Trust
Sponsor: Nova Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Watkin
Capacity: 830
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 684 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.3%

Location and administration

URN: 144768
DfE Number: 891/4024
UKPRN: 10065270
UPRN: 10091746960
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Newark and Sherwood (E07000175)
Constituency: Newark (E14001375)
Electoral Ward: Farndon & Fernwood (E05011555)

Easting & Northing: 482155E, 350069N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 2' 32.02" N 0° 46' 33.43" W
Plus Code: 9C5X26RF+VJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Emma Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2027.
  • Mr Steven Chamberlain - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2026.
  • Rachel Fairbairn - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Mr Alistair Hemmings - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Mr Nick Hemsley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mr Rob Kennedy - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Steven Ready - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Mrs Michelle Waddell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Watkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 August 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).