The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
25%
-37.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 3.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mr Ben Crompton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newtown, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5NU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Newtown CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newtown CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newtown CofE Primary School?
Newtown CofE Primary School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newtown CofE Primary School take?
Newtown CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newtown CofE Primary School?
Newtown CofE Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY4 5NU, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newtown CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newtown CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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