Acle Academy
Academy converter · 709 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.9
Free schools 16 to 19
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
- Pupils on roll
- 635of 440 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 236 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 59% went to university (Norfolk 28%, England 37%), and 33% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average B, above the England average of B-; 40% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Norfolk and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 236 | 7,453 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 89% | 78% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 59% | 28% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 33% | 13% | 19% |
| Further education | 2% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Employment | 21% | 36% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 7% | 16% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 614 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 293 | 3,184 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 40.39 | 33.65 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 40% | 15% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 199 | 68% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 148 | 51% | 17% |
| Biology | 142 | 48% | 20% |
| Physics | 105 | 36% | 12% |
| Psychology | 69 | 24% | 23% |
| Further Mathematics | 42 | 14% | 5% |
| Computer Science | 40 | 14% | 5% |
| Environmental Science | 34 | 12% | 1% |
| Geography | 19 | 6% | 10% |
| History | 13 | 4% | 13% |
| Sociology | 8 | 3% | 13% |
| Fine Art | 6 | 2% | 3% |
| Drama | — | — | 2% |
| German | — | — | 0% |
| Politics | — | — | 6% |
| Classical Civilisation | — | — | 1% |
| Law | — | — | 4% |
| Philosophy | — | — | 1% |
| Chinese | — | — | 0% |
| Graphic Communication | — | — | 2% |
| Music Technology | — | — | 0% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
| English Language | — | — | 4% |
| English Literature | — | — | 11% |
| French | — | — | 1% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 8 | 3% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 6 | 2% | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.