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Welcome to Newhouse Academy

with a diverse, vibrant, friendly and aspirational environment

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High Expectations in everything we do

to ensure both our students and staff are supported to deliver the highest standards

Aspiration, Integrity and Respect

is at the heart of everything we do at Newhouse Academy

Part of Hollingworth Learning Trust

Every school that is part of Hollingworth Learning Trust is focused on delivering a World Class Education to its students

High quality teaching and learning

We believe that teaching and learning should be exciting, inspirational and highly effective

Celebrating 'Our People'

At Newhouse Academy we love celebrating our students and offer a reward system to encourage them to reach their full potential

Welcome to Newhouse Academy

with a diverse, vibrant, friendly and aspirational environment.

September 2026 Ofsted Inspection

Green gradings across every category confirming that the school meets and exceeds foundational educational standards.

2026 GCSE Results: Record Academic Success Across the Board

Major achievements in the core subjects of English, mathematics, and science.

2026 GCSE Results: Curriculum-Wide Growth

Improved student attainment across every subject area - both academic and technical.

Belonging and School Culture

Ofsted Report - September 2026 Inspectors noted that "pupils have a sense of belonging”, recognising that they “feel safe at the school," and emphasising that pupils "appreciate the culture of the school and buy into the 'Our People' vision."

Behaviour and Safety

Ofsted Report - September 2026 The report described Newhouse Academy as a "friendly, calm school where pupils live up to the standards expected of them," noting that pupils "wear their uniform with pride," behave respectfully, and feel safe knowing they have trusted adults to rely on.

Curriculum and Core Skills

Ofsted Report - September 2026 Inspectors praised the broad, ambitious curriculum that balances academic and vocational options, highlighting leaders' commitment to prioritising reading, numeracy, and handwriting, alongside targeted support that ensures weaker readers make secure progress.

Dedicated Staff and Leadership

Ofsted Report - September 2026 The report highlighted a "culture of teamwork and shared high ambition for pupils," noting that staff feel motivated, supported, and trusted to deliver high-quality teaching.

Physical Education

Physical Education Curriculum Overview

Term 1 - September to December

Year group	Half term 1	Half term 2
Year 7	Baseline Assessments Boys 1 – Table tennis / Basketball Boys 2 – Handball / Table tennis Girls 1 – Netball / Badminton Girls 2 – Badminton/ Netball	Boys 1 – Basketball / Handball Boys 2 – Table tennis / Tag Rugby Girls 1 – Badminton / Table tennis Girls 2 – Netball / Fitness
Year 8	Outdoor Adventurous Activities Boys 1 – Table tennis/ Basketball Boys 2 – Handball/ Table tennis Girls 1 – Netball / Badminton Girls 2 – Badminton/ Netball	Boys 1 – Basketball / Handball Boys 2 – Table tennis / Tag Rugby Girls 1 – Badminton / Table tennis Girls 2 – Netball / Fitness
Year 9	Outdoor Adventurous Activities Boys 1 – Table tennis / Basketball Boys 2 – Handball / Table tennis Girls 1 – Netball / Badminton Girls 2 – Badminton / Netball	Boys 1 – Basketball / Handball Boys 2 – Table tennis / Tag Rugby Girls 1 – Badminton / Table tennis Girls 2 – Netball / Fitness
Year 10	Core PE: Boys 1 - Badminton / Basketball Boys 2 - Table tennis / Handball Girls – Netball / OAA / Dodgeball GCSE PE: Handball / Musculo-skeletal system Sports studies: R185 Performance and leadership in sports activities	Core PE: Boys 1 - Basketball / Handball Boys 2 - Handball / Badminton Girls –Tag Rugby/ Fitness GCSE PE: Handball / Table Tennis / Cardio-respiratory system Sports studies: R185 Performance and leadership in sports activities
Year 11	Core PE options: Boys 1 - Badminton / Basketball Boys 2 - Table Tennis / Handball Girls – Netball/ OAA / Dodgeball GCSE PE: Badminton / Health, Fitness and Well-being	Core PE options: Boys 1 - Badminton / Basketball Boys 2 - Table tennis / Handball Girls – Netball / OAA / Dodgeball GCSE PE: Badminton / Exam preparation (Nov) / AEP completion - Action plan

Term 2 - January to April

Year group	Half term 3	Half term 4
Year 7	Boys 1 – Football Boys 2 – Table tennis Girls 1 – Football Girls 2 – Fitness	Boys 1 – Fitness Boys 2 - Football Girls 1 – Handball Girls 2 – Tag Rugby
Year 8	Boys 1 – Football Boys 2 – Table tennis Girls 1 – Football Girls 2 – Fitness	Boys 1 – Fitness Boys 2 - Football Girls 1 – Handball Girls 2 – Tag Rugby
Year 9	Boys 1 – Football Boys 2 – Table tennis Girls 1 – Football Girls 2 – Fitness	Boys 1 – Fitness Boys 2 - Football Girls 1 – Handball Girls 2 – Tag Rugby
Year 10	Core PE: Boys 1 - Football Boys 2 - Fitness Girls – Badminton / Table tennis GCSE PE: Table Tennis / Movement Analysis Sports studies: R185 Performance and leadership in sports activities / R184 Contemporary issues in sport	Core PE: Boys 1 - Table Tennis Boys 2 - Football Girls – Handball / Football GCSE PE: Athletics / Movement Analysis / Fitness components and training Sports studies: R185 Performance and leadership in sports activities / R184 Contemporary issues in sport
Year 11	Core PE options: Boys 1 - Football Boys 2 - Fitness Girls – Badminton / Table tennis GCSE PE: Socio-cultural factors: Ethics in sport	Core PE options: Boys 1 - Football Boys 2 - Fitness Girls – Badminton / Table tennis GCSE PE: Practical moderation prep / Revision

Term 3 - April to July

Year group	Half term 5	Half term 6
Year 7	Boys 1 – Badminton / Athletics Boys 2 – Basketball / Athletics Girls 1 – Fitness / Athletics Girls 2 – Football / Athletics	Boys 1 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Boys 2 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Girls 1 – Athletics / Rounders Girls 2 – Athletics / Rounders
Year 8	Boys 1 – Badminton / Athletics Boys 2 – Basketball / Athletics Girls 1 – Fitness / Athletics Girls 2 – Football / Athletics	Boys 1 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Boys 2 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Girls 1 – Athletics / Rounders Girls 2 – Athletics / Rounders
Year 9	Boys 1 – Badminton / Athletics Boys 2 – Basketball / Athletics Girls 1 – Fitness / Athletics Girls 2 – Football / Athletics	Boys 1 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Boys 2 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Girls 1 – Athletics / Rounders Girls 2 – Athletics / Rounders
Year 10	Core PE: Boys 1 - Fitness Boys 2 - Basketball Girls - Netball / Dance GCSE PE: Athletics / PEP Sports studies: R185 Performance and leadership in sports activities / R184 Contemporary issues in sport	Core PE: Boys 1 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Boys 2 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Girls – Athletics / Rounders GCSE PE: PEP Sports studies: R184 Contemporary issues in sport / R187 Increasing awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Year 11	Core PE options: Boys 1 - Fitness Boys 2 - Basketball Girls – Netball / Dance GCSE PE: Exam prep	Core PE options: Boys 1 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Boys 2 – Athletics / Cricket / Softball Girls – Athletics / Rounders GCSE PE: Exam prep

Suggested reading material to support subject learning

To find out more about the curriculum Newhouse Academy delivers please contact Mrs Gregory-Harris on 01706 369436 or email learning@newhouseacademy.co.uk