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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a academy converter secondary school in Saffron Walden, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 968 pupils, and a capacity of 1030 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

968

Pupils

1,030

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport — School Information

Full address
Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3TR
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138734

Other Secondary Schools in Saffron Walden

If Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Saffron Walden are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport oversubscribed?

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is operating close to its capacity of 1030 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?

Admission to Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport cover?

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a secondary school in Saffron Walden, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.