The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Hughes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Lane, Newton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5TL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Newton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newton Primary School?
Newton Primary School currently has 148 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 Alfreton, DE55 5TL, in the Derbyshire 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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