Newport Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Granville Avenue Newport Shropshire TF10 7DX |
| Reference Number | 123384 |
Newport Infant School and Nursery has been rated as 'Good' overall in its recent inspection, reflecting a significant drop from its previous 'Outstanding' rating. This is the school's first inspection since the new leadership team was established and since the pandemic, which has allowed for a fresh evaluation of its practices and educational outcomes. Pupils are generally happy and well-cared for, engaging enthusiastically in their learning. The school community fosters strong feelings of belonging among students, which is a notable strength. However, there are concerns with the curriculum's structure in subjects like mathematics and English, where knowledge progression is not clearly articulated, causing gaps in students' learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 246 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.03%
Girls: 47.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 2 | 45 | 29 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and community.
- The school has ambitious goals for pupil achievements.
- Most pupils achieve well across various subjects, including those with SEND.
- Strong focus on reading and celebrating diverse literature.
- Established systems for identifying and supporting pupils who are falling behind.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities, promoting pupils' wider development.
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics curriculum lacks clarity and structure for key stage 1.
- Gaps in English subject knowledge, particularly in writing for key stage 1.
- Monitoring and evaluation systems are not sharp enough for leadership to assess effectiveness.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Avenue Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7EA |
0.16 miles |
|
Moorfield Primary School
Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7QU |
0.36 miles |
|
Church Aston Infant School
Church Aston, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9JN |
0.56 miles |
|
Haberdashers' Castle House School
Chetwynd End, Newport, TF10 7JE |
0.63 miles |
|
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Drive, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HU |
1.06 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Stackyard Lane, Edgmond, Telford, Shropshire, TF10 8JQ |
1.73 miles |
|
Lilleshall Primary School
Limekiln Lane, Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9EY |
2.15 miles |
|
Muxton Primary School
Marshbrook Way, Muxton, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8SA |
3.57 miles |
|
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Baldwin Webb Avenue, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EP |
4.12 miles |
|
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
Sheriffhales, Sheriffhales, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8RA |
4.18 miles |
|
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Church Road, Donnington Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7PZ |
4.2 miles |
|
Tibberton Church of England Primary School
Off Maslan Crescent, Tibberton, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NN |
4.31 miles |
|
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Leonard Close, Winifreds Drive, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8BH |
4.44 miles |
|
St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DH |
4.61 miles |
|
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery
Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AH |
4.88 miles |
|
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
4.9 miles |
|
St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
4.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Burton Borough School
Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS |
0.2 miles |
|
Newport Girls' High School Academy
Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HL |
0.32 miles |
|
Haberdashers' Adams
High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD |
0.48 miles |
|
Amberleigh Therapeutic School
The Oaks, Redhill, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9NZ |
4.82 miles |
|
The Retreat
Ercall Heath, Telford, Shopshire, TF6 6PN |
4.95 miles |