Newtons Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lowen Road Rainham Essex RM13 8QR |
| Phone | 01708558613 |
| Reference Number | 102319 |
Newtons Primary School has effectively maintained the standards identified during its previous inspection, showcasing a strong commitment to high aspirations for all pupils. The school fosters a supportive and respectful environment where relationships are a core strength, contributing to pupils' happiness and safety. With a robust curriculum and dedicated staff, pupils are encouraged to work hard and behave well, while also engaging in various extracurricular activities that promote personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 455 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.45%
Girls: 50.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 2 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 3 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 4 | 19 | 39 | 58 |
| 5 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 6 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 20% |
| White, Other | 16.5% |
| Pakistani | 12.3% |
| African | 11.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 23 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Apr 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly respectful relationships across the school community.
- Ambitious and knowledge-rich curriculum with clear learning objectives.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Effective early years program fostering independence and foundational skills.
- Robust handling of bullying concerns ensuring a safe environment.
- Commitment to fostering pupils' personal development and understanding of British values.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to deepen and reflect on their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Park Primary Academy
1 Hart Way, Rainham, RM13 8TD |
0.27 miles |
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Beam Primary School
Oval Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9ED |
0.3 miles |
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The Leys Primary School
Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9YR |
0.53 miles |
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Marsh Green Primary School
South Close, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9NJ |
0.84 miles |
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Whybridge Junior School
Blacksmith's Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7AH |
0.9 miles |
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La Salette Catholic Primary School
Dunedin Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8SP |
0.93 miles |
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Whybridge Infant School
Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7AR |
0.94 miles |
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John Perry Primary School
Charles Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR |
0.94 miles |
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Village Infants' School
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS |
1.07 miles |
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William Ford CofE Junior School
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS |
1.07 miles |
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Scargill Infant School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex, Essex, RM13 7PL |
1.16 miles |
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Scargill Junior School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7PL |
1.16 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Goresbrook Road, St. Peters Rc School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6UU |
1.17 miles |
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Rainham Village Primary School
Upminster Road South, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9AA |
1.22 miles |
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Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
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1.26 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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Hunters Hall Primary School
Alibon Road, Hunters Hall Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DE |
1.48 miles |
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Godwin Primary School
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1.53 miles |
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Parsloes Primary School
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1.56 miles |
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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
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1.61 miles |
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Dagenham Park CofE School
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0.78 miles |
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Pathways School
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0.86 miles |
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The Brittons Academy
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0.92 miles |
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Brook Sixth Form and Academy
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1.35 miles |
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Hopewell School
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1.51 miles |
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Oxlow Bridge School
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1.52 miles |
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Eastbrook School
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1.63 miles |
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Harris Rainham Sixth Form
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1.68 miles |
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Harris Academy Rainham
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1.71 miles |
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Goresbrook School
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1.76 miles |
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Northstar Nurture School
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1.87 miles |
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Jo Richardson Community School
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1.95 miles |
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Trinity School
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The Sydney Russell School
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2.17 miles |
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Barking and Dagenham College
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2.22 miles |
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Riverside Bridge School
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2.31 miles |
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Riverside School
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2.32 miles |
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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
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2.35 miles |
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Sanders Draper
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2.4 miles |
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Hornchurch High School
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2.46 miles |