Newport Girls' High School Academy
Newport, Shropshire, West Midlands · TF10 7HL
Academic results set the tone at Newport Girls' High School Academy, a selective state grammar for girls in Newport, Shropshire. The school holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education through to its sixth form. With 836 pupils against a capacity of 720, it is comfortably oversubscribed, which gives a sense of how sought-after places here are. A relatively low proportion of pupils on free school meals sits alongside a meaningful minority who speak English as an additional language.
836
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
120
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 836
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.4
- Location
- Newport, Shropshire, West Midlands
- Website
- www.nghs.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 120
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
75.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are striking: an average Attainment 8 score of 75.3 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 97 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47 per cent. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18.4 supports this, as does the consistently Outstanding judgement for quality of education. This is a school where strong academic ability is both expected and well stretched.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.07%
- EHC plans
- 0.24%
- English as additional language
- 12.2%
- Free school meals
- 6.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 1 November 2022
The last word
A high-performing girls' grammar with an unblemished Outstanding record and results well above the national norm. Families confident in their daughter's academic ability will find a school that aims high and delivers.
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Newport Girls' High School Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Newport Girls' High School Academy located?
Newport Girls' High School Academy is located at Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7HL.
What type of school is Newport Girls' High School Academy?
Newport Girls' High School Academy is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Newport Girls' High School Academy test in the 11+?
Newport Girls' High School Academy tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Newport Girls' High School Academy use for the 11+?
Newport Girls' High School Academy's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Newport Girls' High School Academy 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Newport Girls' High School Academy 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Newport Girls' High School Academy?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Newport Girls' High School Academy 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Newport Girls' High School Academy releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Newport Girls' High School Academy belong to?
Newport Girls' High School Academy is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Newport Girls' High School Academy offer?
Newport Girls' High School Academy has a published admission number of 120 places.
How many pupils attend Newport Girls' High School Academy?
Newport Girls' High School Academy has approximately 836 pupils on roll.
What is Newport Girls' High School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newport Girls' High School Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 1 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.