Newton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsway West Newton Chester Cheshire CH2 2LA |
| Phone | 01244667930 |
| Reference Number | 110976 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 404 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.22%
Girls: 46.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 2 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 5 | 35 | 21 | 56 |
| 6 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-17 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-02-07 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-06-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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The Firs School
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0.24 miles |
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St Martin's Academy Chester
91 Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NG |
0.39 miles |
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Mill View Primary School
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HB |
0.45 miles |
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AD |
0.64 miles |
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Hoole Church of England Primary School
Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3HB |
0.72 miles |
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Upton Westlea Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1QJ |
0.75 miles |
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4HG |
0.85 miles |
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Union Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QP |
0.96 miles |
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Upton Lane, Upton Heath, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1ED |
1.03 miles |
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Cherry Grove Primary School
Cherry Grove Road, Chester, CH3 5EG |
1.08 miles |
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Oldfield Primary School
Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5LB |
1.17 miles |
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Acresfield Academy
Acres Lane, Upton By Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1LJ |
1.39 miles |
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Boughton Heath Academy
Becketts Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5RW |
1.43 miles |
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Kipling Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5UU |
1.66 miles |
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Highfield Community Primary School
Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5LD |
1.73 miles |
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The Arches Community Primary School
Saughall Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5EZ |
1.8 miles |
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Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS |
1.81 miles |
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Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Arrowcroft Road, Guilden Sutton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7ES |
2.01 miles |
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Dee Point Primary School
Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5NF |
2.15 miles |
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Mickle Trafford Village School
School Lane, Mickle Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4EF |
2.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Maple Grove School
Clare Avenue, Chester, CH2 3HR |
0.67 miles |
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HD |
0.7 miles |
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Upton-by-Chester High School
St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN |
0.78 miles |
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Abbey School for Exceptional Children
10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU |
0.96 miles |
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The Queen's School
City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN |
1.19 miles |
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The Hammond
Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES |
1.23 miles |
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Chester International School
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE |
1.3 miles |
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Queen's Park High School
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE |
1.41 miles |
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF |
1.5 miles |
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Dee Banks School
Dee Banks, Sandy Lane, Deebanks School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5UX |
1.61 miles |
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The Catholic High School, Chester
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS |
1.93 miles |
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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5JH |
2.29 miles |
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Christleton High School
Village Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AD |
2.42 miles |
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The King's School
Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL |
2.66 miles |
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iMap Centre
Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates, Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7JA |
3.85 miles |
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Abbey Gate College
Saighton Grange, Chester, CH3 6EN |
4.17 miles |
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The Whitby High School
Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NU |
4.29 miles |
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Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NA |
4.76 miles |
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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
4.82 miles |