Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Trent Lane Newton Solney Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire DE15 0SF |
| Reference Number | 112890 |
Newton Solney C of E Infant School has transitioned from its previous outstanding status to being rated as good in this most recent inspection. This reflects an adherence to its ethos as a caring and inclusive school where pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning. The school's curriculum is ambitious and sequenced, effectively promoting educational progress for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Both pupils and parents expressed high satisfaction with the school's nurturing environment and values that foster respect and kindness among students. However, there were some areas identified for improvement, including the need for enhanced extension of learning activities for all students and better management of pupil behavior during unstructured times. Additionally, while safeguarding arrangements are generally effective, the report highlighted areas where documentation could be more detailed to ensure a clearer understanding of actions taken regarding safeguarding concerns. Overall, the school is meeting many educational standards while recognizing room for growth within its operational practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 26 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.23%
Girls: 30.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 8.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 8.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.9% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 7.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and inclusive school environment
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Prioritization of reading and daily phonics instruction
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- High expectations for pupil behavior and attitudes
- Opportunities for wider personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Some activities do not extend learning for all pupils
- Inconsistent management of pupil behavior during unstructured times
- Lack of detail in safeguarding records and insufficient monitoring by governors
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Winshill Village Primary and Nursery School
Brough Road, Winshill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0DH |
1.35 miles |
|
William Shrewsbury Primary School
Church Road, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HE |
1.6 miles |
|
Tower View Primary School
Vancouver Drive, Winshill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0EZ |
1.64 miles |
|
St Wystan's School
High Street, Derby, DE65 6GE |
1.69 miles |
|
Egginton Primary School
Church Road, Egginton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6HP |
1.74 miles |
|
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0JE |
1.97 miles |
|
Repton Primary School
Springfield Road, Repton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6GN |
1.97 miles |
|
Eton Park Junior Academy
Masefield Cresent, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2SG |
2.08 miles |
|
Willington Primary School
Trent Avenue, Willington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6DN |
2.09 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School
Wetmore Road, Holy Trinity Ce (C) Primary School, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1SN |
2.12 miles |
|
Lansdowne Infant Academy
Goodman Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2RE |
2.14 miles |
|
The Fountains Primary School
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB |
2.36 miles |
|
Horninglow Primary School
Horninglow Road North, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0SW |
2.4 miles |
|
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
Victoria Road, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2LU |
2.51 miles |
|
Outwoods Primary School
Harehedge Lane, Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0AS |
2.71 miles |
|
Burton Fields School
Outwoods Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2PJ |
2.74 miles |
|
Grange School
Shobnall Close, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2HU |
2.77 miles |
|
Scientia Academy
Mona Road, Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF |
2.78 miles |
|
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
Tutbury Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0AJ |
2.85 miles |
|
The Violet Way Academy
Violet Way, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9ES |
2.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bladon House School
Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0TA |
0.95 miles |
|
The Bayleaf Hub
Doveside, Burton Road, Egginton, Derby, DE65 6GZ |
1.45 miles |
|
Repton School
Repton, Derby, DE65 6FH |
1.65 miles |
|
Abbot Beyne School
Linnell Building, Osborne Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0JL |
1.9 miles |
|
The de Ferrers Academy
St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL |
2.34 miles |
|
The Fountains High School
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB |
2.36 miles |
|
Longdon Park School
Park Hill, Hilton Road, Egginton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU |
2.53 miles |
|
Burton and South Derbyshire College
Lichfield Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3RL |
2.72 miles |
|
Mercia Academy
Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TL |
2.86 miles |
|
Paulet High School
Violet Way, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT |
2.89 miles |
|
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9SD |
3.11 miles |
|
Repton Preparatory School
Foremarke Hall, Derby, DE65 6EJ |
3.28 miles |
|
The Pingle Academy
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA |
3.51 miles |
|
John Port Spencer Academy
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU |
4.01 miles |
|
Granville Academy
Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR |
4.06 miles |
|
Paget High School
Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3DR |
4.15 miles |
|
Wellbrook School
Station Road, Hatton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EH |
4.9 miles |
|
John Taylor Free School
Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SA |
4.93 miles |
|
High Grange School
Hospital Lane, Mickleover, Derbyshire, DE3 0DR |
4.93 miles |