The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 828
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Ms Prue Barnes- Kemp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Newport Road, London, E10 6PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDownsell Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Education Links
Free school · 1.4km away
Buxton School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Harris Academy Chobham
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
Maryland Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Colegrave Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newport School's Ofsted rating?
Newport School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newport School?
Newport School currently has 828 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newport School take?
Newport School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newport School?
Newport School is in London, E10 6PJ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newport School have a sixth form?
No, Newport School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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