Newton Leys Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | San Andres Drive Newton Leys Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 5GG |
| Phone | 01908630253 |
| Reference Number | 135270 |
Newton Leys Primary School is maintaining the high standards established at its previous inspection and continues to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for its pupils. The school has solid relationships among staff and students, which foster a sense of confidence among pupils to express their concerns. With a strong focus on academic achievement, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and make good progress throughout the curriculum. The supportive environment is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that help develop well-rounded individuals.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 604 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.82%
Girls: 48.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 45 | 89 |
| 2 | 46 | 38 | 84 |
| 3 | 46 | 45 | 91 |
| 4 | 39 | 45 | 84 |
| 5 | 42 | 32 | 74 |
| 6 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.9% |
| African | 15.4% |
| White, Other | 10.3% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for achievement, including for SEND pupils
- Engaging and well-sequenced curriculum
- Strong support in the early years leading to successful transitions
- Effective use of phonics teaching supporting early reading skills
- Pupils enjoy leadership roles and contribute to school decisions
- A wide variety of extracurricular activities promoting talents and interests
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, important knowledge is not clearly defined, impacting lesson design and assessment
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | -3 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 23 | 15 |
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