The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Miss Caralyn Bignell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Firs School
Independent · 392m away
Mill View Primary School
Primary · 717m away
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Maple Grove School
Independent · 1.1km away
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Special school · 1.1km away
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Upton Westlea Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Upton-by-Chester High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newton Primary School?
Newton Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newton Primary School take?
Newton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newton Primary School?
Newton Primary School is in Chester, CH2 2LA, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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