Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ravenswood Crescent South Harrow Harrow Middlesex HA2 9JU |
| Phone | 02088648081 |
| Reference Number | 102181 |
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating for overall effectiveness with notable strengths in behaviour, attitudes, and early years provision, which are rated as 'Outstanding'. The school's commitment to personal development is also commendable, with a strong focus on pupils' mental health and well-being. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the school has shown resilience amid changes in leadership and an increasing pupil roll. The enthusiastic engagement of pupils in varied subjects and extracurricular activities stands out as a significant strength.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 453 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.77%
Girls: 49.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 81.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 22 | 37 | 59 |
| 6 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 51.4% |
| Asian, Other | 25.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| White, British | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiastic engagement with their learning.
- Strong subject knowledge and ambition among leaders.
- Curriculum is well sequenced, allowing skill development.
- High focus on developing reading fluency and comprehension.
- Effective support for students with special educational needs.
- Comprehensive personal, social, and health education program.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding, ensuring pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is occasionally ineffective in identifying misconceptions.
- Limited use of assessment information to inform curriculum improvements.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 28% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | ||
| Maths | 112 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | ||
| Writing | 3.8 | ||
| Maths | 6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 59 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 0 |
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