Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form

What Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form does

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is a UK state-funded sixth form college located in The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk. Founded in 2014 and operated by Inspiration Trust Ltd (a multi-academy trust), it is the first maths and science specialist sixth form in the United Kingdom, delivering A-Level programmes across 27 subjects to students aged 16-19. The college serves young people completing GCSEs who intend to pursue higher education, degree apprenticeships, or STEM-related careers, with subject specialist teachers delivering instruction across mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, further mathematics, and additional STEM and humanities disciplines. The institution is housed in a 1934 former fire station building, which functions as both functional facility and brand asset.

The college's business model is that of a publicly funded educational institution: tuition is free for eligible students aged 16-19, with revenue derived from UK government per-student 16-19 funding channelled through Inspiration Trust. Additional revenue may come from facility hire, music lessons, and optional activities, but these are supplementary. Go-to-market is direct admissions via the school website and applicaa.com, supported by open evenings, taster days, regional school outreach (Royal Institution Masterclasses, Social Hackathons), social media presence, a branded podcast, and the annual INSPIRED STEM family event. No private equity, venture capital, or public shareholding is involved; the institution is a not-for-profit within the Trust's charitable structure.

Performance metrics are exceptional for the sector: 80% of 2025 A-Level entries achieved A*-C, 99.5% overall pass rate, 88% progression to universities and degree apprenticeships, top-10 ranking in the UK A-Level league table, and two consecutive Outstanding Ofsted ratings (2018 and 2023). The college produced six Oxbridge offers, nine medicine/dentistry places, three veterinary science places, and 13 students with A* in every subject in 2024. Outreach partnerships extend the institution's footprint to primary and secondary school students across Norfolk via Royal Institution Primary Maths Masterclasses and Social Hackathons co-hosted with Norfolk County Council, Loughborough University, and Norfolk Constabulary.

Name

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form

Legal name

Inspiration Trust Ltd

Website

https://isaacnewtonsixthform.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is a UK state-funded sixth form college in Norwich specialising in A-Level mathematics and science education for students aged 16-19, operated by Inspiration Trust and consistently ranked in the UK top 10 for A-Level results.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-16 Sixth Form Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG), Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL)

Keywords

• Sixth form education
• A-Level programmes
• STEM specialist school
• Maths and science education
• Post-16 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is a UK-based sixth form college offering A-Level education with a specialist focus on mathematics and science subjects, serving students aged 16-19. The school is the UK's first maths and science specialist sixth form, delivering an enriched curriculum across 27 subjects and supported by subject specialist teachers. The college supplements its academic offering with community outreach programmes, an annual INSPIRED STEM event, electives and societies, alumni engagement, and a structured careers programme guiding students toward universities, degree apprenticeships, and competitive higher education destinations.

Product overview

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is a sixth form educational institution offering A-Level programmes, with a specialist focus on mathematics and science. The institution operates as a single programme offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core offerings include A-Level courses across STEM subjects, supplemented by outreach programmes for primary and secondary students, the annual INSPIRED STEM event, electives and societies, alumni community initiatives, and structured careers guidance. The school is located in Norwich, Norfolk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A-Level Mathematics and Science Education A-Level education across 27 subjects with a pioneering specialist focus on mathematics and science, taught by subject specialist teachers and serving students aged 16-19 preparing for university, degree apprenticeships, and competitive higher education destinations including Oxbridge, medical, dental, and veterinary schools.
• Outreach Programmes Community outreach initiatives including Royal Institution Primary Maths Masterclasses delivered in partnership with the Royal Institution, Social Hackathons tackling real-world problems with Norfolk County Council and other partners, the GCSE Further Maths Online Outreach Programme, and maths enrichment activities serving primary and secondary students across Norfolk.
• INSPIRED STEM Event Annual family-oriented science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities event showcasing experiments, demonstrations, and interactive learning experiences for families in the Norfolk community.
• Careers Programme Structured careers curriculum for Years 12 and 13 including university preparation, employer connections, apprenticeships guidance, and resources for students, parents, and caregivers, supporting 88% progression to universities and degree apprenticeships.
• Alumni Community Ongoing alumni engagement programme including alumni experiences, career pathway tracking, and the Alumni Adventures initiative showcasing post-sixth-form destinations, with alumni relationships tracing back to the school's founding in 2014.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% A*-C grades in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2024Partnership to deliver Primary Mathematics Masterclasses in Norwich. The Royal Institution delivers opening sessions and provides curriculum guidance while Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form students deliver subsequent sessions. This is a multi-year collaboration to inspire primary students in maths.
• Inspiration TrustcoreOthersSir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is part of the Inspiration Trust family of schools. The Trust provides oversight, resources, and shared programs across multiple schools including collaborative productions, outreach initiatives, and the Teaching School Hub.
• Norfolk County CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Social Hackathon events where students tackle real-world problems identified by the Council, including affordable housing, rising sea levels, and food poverty.
• Loughborough UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Social Hackathon events providing careers in technology and cybersecurity guidance to students.
• Norfolk ConstabularyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Social Hackathon events providing insights on careers in technology and cybersecurity.
• Lotus Hethel Test TrackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Greenpower F24+ Challenge national competition where students compete with electric kit cars they built.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Loreto College: A specialist sixth form college in Manchester with strong A-Level results and a broad STEM and humanities curriculum. Comparable as a UK specialist sixth form focused on academic excellence and university progression.
• Hills Road Sixth Form College: A large, high-performing state-funded sixth form college in Cambridge. Directly comparable to Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form as a UK state sixth form college with strong A-Level outcomes and a STEM-leaning reputation, drawing regional applicants from a similar demographic.
• Taunton's College: A specialist sixth form college in Southampton offering a wide A-Level curriculum with strong STEM provision. Comparable as a UK state-funded specialist college serving 16-19 students with a focus on academic progression.
• Cardinal Newman Catholic School: An Outstanding-rated Catholic secondary school in Hounslow with a strong sixth form. Comparable as a UK school with Outstanding Ofsted status and a strong STEM and academic profile serving post-16 students.
• Peter Symonds College: A large state-funded sixth form college in Winchester, consistently ranked among the top UK sixth forms for A-Level results. Directly comparable in scale, public funding model, and academic-outcome orientation.

Regional players

• City of Norwich School: An secondary school in Norwich with a sixth form that competes with Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form for Year 11 applicants in the local Norfolk market. Comparable as a regional post-16 provider in the same catchment area.
• Norwich School: A leading independent school in Norwich with a sixth form, attracting high-ability students in the same regional market. Comparable as a competing post-16 provider in Norfolk, though operating on a fee-paying model rather than state-funded.

Broad incumbents

• Jane Austen College: A secondary school within the Inspiration Trust network in Norwich. Comparable as a sister institution sharing the same multi-academy trust governance and resource-sharing model with Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form.
• Hewett Academy: A secondary school within the Inspiration Trust network in Norwich. Comparable as a sister institution in the same multi-academy trust, sharing governance, back-office, and outreach resources with Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form.
• Reigate Grammar School: A leading independent school in Surrey with a strong sixth form and STEM emphasis. Comparable as a UK school with a selective sixth form and strong university-progression record, though operating on a fee-paying model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Sir-Isaac-Newton-Sixth-Form-103800488541704
• Instagraminstagram.com/sirisaacnewtonsixthform
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sir-isaac-newton-sixth-form-free-school

Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

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