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Newmarket Academy is part of the

Samuel Ward Multi Academy Trust which

is at the cutting edge of learning, using

innovative technologies and teaching

methods to inspire and excite all learners

to succeed. The Trust values the success

of every individual, their honesty and

integrity, celebrates creativity and fosters

resilience and independence.

We expect each person to respect others

and the community in which we live. We

aim to be “a school the local community

can be proud of”

That process begins for you now.

Welcome to a new and ambitious school with vision of outstanding learning. It is a school at the heart of its community and aiming to be the inspiration for the people who live in it.

We know that the move to secondary

school is a big step for your child

and research tells us that students

thrive best and achieve more if they

feel secure and supported in a small

community of learners. That is why

we have established “schools within

schools” with small tutor groups of 15-

17 students. At Newmarket Academy

we are committed to ensuring every

student makes better than the national

average levels of progress. We have

built a curriculum in Years 7 and 8 which

supports all students and challenges the

most able. From this secure base the full

resources of the Academy are at hand to

broaden and enrich the experience for

your child.

THE SCHOOL YEARS

The programme of learning which your

child will follow in Years 7 and 8 has

been carefully designed and prepared.

It will ensure that most students are

ready to begin GCSE courses in two

years. Some lessons will be in a small

group of 14 students where there will

be a strong focus on instruction in

literacy, numeracy and a modern foreign

language, all tailored to their individual

needs. This will ensure that all students

will have the foundation skills they need

in place to excel at GCSE and beyond.

Other lessons will involve more students

and focus on developing an inquiry

based approach and make links across

their whole learning experiences.

Some lessons will make use of specialist

facilities in the Academy such as our

Media Centre, Food Technology and

Design Workshops. This enables

students to begin to integrate into the

main school.

THE SCHOOL YEARS

THE SCHOOL YEARS

Your child will also belong to one of

three houses which they will stay in until

they leave Newmarket Academy. Their

house will engender a sense of pride,

competition and teamwork and we will

discuss with you and your child which

house would be best for them.

Your child will complete Key Stage 3 in

Year 8 and then move to Year 9 where

they will have the chance to begin their

GCSE courses; providing them with

greater opportunities for high academic

outcomes.

Your child’s individuality is important to

us; that is why they will start their day in

small groups of around 15 students with

their tutor.

This group will be established as a

cohesive and supportive environment for

your child in which they will be able to

share and gain confidence for each day.

The tutor will not only be looking out for

your child’s welfare but also supporting

their learning skills and acting as

advocate where needed. We will report

to you and your child four times a year

on the progress they are making and will

help them take the necessary steps to

ensure they keep on target. The tutor will

also provide daily personal and guided

learning to help with homework and

extend learning.

THE SCHOOL YEARS

We believe that enrichment opportunities

are an essential part of your child’s

development. That is why each pupil will

be expected to choose at least one after

school activity. Many of these are led by

qualified coaches or other leaders from

outside the school.

The Forest Heath Sports and Leisure

Centre is on our site and offers

opportunities for all pupils. These

activities foster competition and team

work and also resilience and leadership.

That is why we have an intentional

focus on leadership skills with every

student having the opportunity to gain

a leadership award, many externally

validated.

THE SCHOOL YEARS

As your child moves through the

Academy and then on to the Sixth Form at

Newmarket they can look forward to the

future with confidence, a confidence built

on firm values; a confidence that comes

from preparing for the future now.

THE SCHOOL YEARS

On reaching Year 9 students are ready

to begin their GCSE study, with firmly

established academic skills and a

sense of belonging as part of a House

Community. We maintain a clear and

consistent focus on the individual needs

of each student, who each have their own

learning plan.

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

This plan, drawn up between the tutor,

student and parent, provides clear

targets for success, additional challenge

and sensitive support. Students remain

with the same tutor as in Years 7 and 8

who by now has a deep understanding

of the individual needs and support

required by each member of their tutor

group. Students can also call on their

fellow tutees to guide them in achieving

their targets.

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

We offer pupils a range of specialist

and individual courses way beyond the

national curriculum. By doing so, our

school offers flexibility of choice that

matches individual student needs.

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

Students are encouraged to enter for

examinations when ready. They can

complete GCSE courses in Year 10 and

begin AS courses in Year 11 if they wish.

Highly academic courses like Triple

Science help students prepare for A level

and all contribute to student motivation.

These approaches, a stimulating learning

environment and good teaching are the

reasons why results are continuing to

improve at the Academy.

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

The core of the Newmarket Academy

curriculum is focused on the English

Baccalaureate; English, Maths, Science,

a Modern Foreign Language and History

or Geography.

Standards in Art, Drama and Technology

are high. Students’ work is breathtaking

in quality: from Drama productions

and musical performance to painting,

sculpture and mixed media work.

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

Our students connect with the wider

world through annual exchange trips

with Germany and France and we have

strong links with schools in France,

Holland and the United States.

Opportunities to learn never end.

We have weekend classes, a highly

regarded summer school and our

learning platform provides resources

and lesson details and support 24 hours

a day.

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

Students are encouraged to take on

leadership roles within the School

and College. The Student Leadership

Award is available to all students and is

externally accredited. Students take part

in the Duke of Edinburgh Award,

the Junior Community Sports Leader

Award, can become trained peer

mentors and access Young Enterprise

leadership opportunities. Some of

our Sixth Form students become paid

instructors helping younger pupils with

their learning.

With such a range range of learning

opportunities available, both inside and

outside the classroom. including trips,

extra-curricular activities, exchange

visits and summer term projects. Our

students can go forward into careers or

further education with the courage and

confidence to achieve.

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

THE SIXTH FORM YEARS

Learning to flourish, for students to

achieve good examination outcomes

and to be successful and confident

adults, learning must be rigorous and

challenging. We have a proven track

record in Post 16 provision and strong

links to Higher Education providers

which ensure success.

Students can begin Advanced level

courses in Year 11 and join the Sixth

Form for two or three years.

They will retain strong links with their

houses and help support and lead the

younger students. We also provide

a dedicated area for our Sixth Form

students to enable them to have a

special and separate identity.

THE SIXTH FORM YEARS

Over 25 AS and A level courses are on

offer and as well as a wide range of

vocational opportunities. Most students

study 4 subjects. Some students chose

to study Level 3 Vocational Courses such

as Engineering, Business Studies and

Travel and Tourism. From 2015 we aim to

offer Level 3 courses in Medical Veterinary

Science and Land Management

A/S courses in their first year and continue

with 3 or 4 A Levels in Year 13.

Details of all courses are available in the

Academy Prospectus which is available

online at www.newmarketacedemy.co.uk

THE SIXTH FORM YEARS

THE SIXTH FORM YEARS

Each student is assigned a tutor who

helps plan an individual programme of

study and is responsible for the support

and welfare of the students during their

time here.

A strong partnership with parents

and tutors helps students set realistic

goals and achieve their best. However,

we also recognise the importance of

developing independent thinking and

self-confidence in our students, so that

they leave as reflective, resilient and

confident young adults.

THE SIXTH FORM YEARS

A wide range of visits, trips and activities

ensure that all students develop the

wider skills universities are seeking. An

extensive programme of university visits

and preparation has been praised as

one of the key reasons so many of our

students gain university entry.

Over 60% of our students expect to

attend University and we have forged

strong links at Governing Body level with

a key local university.

As your child’s time at Newmarket

Academy comes to a close and they

prepare to face the challenges of

university, work or the wider national or

international community, they can look

forward to the future with confidence.

Just as we support your child to develop

into an adult so our school has grown to

support their needs.

A new sports complex with Astroturf,

indoor cricket and tennis capability will

support a new generation of sports

stars, state of the art IT will help grow

future mathematicians and scientists and

planned enhancements to the performing

arts area will encourage creative and

artistic ambition.

This is happening because we have a

clear ambition to be “a school the local

community can be proud of “. Every day

we step closer to this vision.

FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Newmarket Academy, Exning Road, Newmarket Suffolk. CB8 0EB Tel: 01638 664412 Fax: 01638 561160 Email: admin@newmarketacademy.co.uk

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A School the Local Community can be proud of