Open Free School Secondary Mixed

The Suthers School

Cross Lane, Newark, NG24 3NH
Part of: NOVA EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Suthers School
Newark, NG24 3NH
652 Pupils
830 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
25.30% FSM %
345 Boys
307 Girls
About The Suthers School

The Suthers School is a Secondary Free Schools serving Newark and the surrounding area in Nottinghamshire. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 652 pupils on roll. School capacity: 830. Current headteacher: Nicola Watkin.

Information on The Suthers School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottinghamshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Newark and Sherwood
Parliamentary Constituency Newark
Ward Farndon & Fernwood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10065270
URN 144768
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nick Hemsley Chair of Local Governing Body 08/03/2023 07/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Adams Local Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Chamberlain Local Governor 15/03/2022 14/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Fairbairn Local Governor 04/03/2024 03/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alistair Hemmings Local Governor 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rob Kennedy Local Governor 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Steven Ready Local Governor 04/03/2024 03/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Waddell Local Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Watkin Local Governor 02/08/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Chuter Ede Primary School
1.7 km • Newark
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John Hunt Academy
2.07 km • Newark
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The Newark Academy
2.44 km • Newark
Other
Newark Orchard School
2.6 km • Newark
Other
Hope House School
2.66 km • Nottinghamshire
Other
Highfields School
2.95 km • Newark
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Suthers School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Newark, Nottinghamshire.
The Suthers School has 652 pupils, with a capacity of 830.
The Suthers School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Suthers School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Suthers School is Mrs Nicola Watkin.
The Suthers School is at Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3NH, in the Nottinghamshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Suthers School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Suthers School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Watkin
Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3NH
01636957690
www.suthersschool.co.uk
Location
NG24 3NH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144768
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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