Newfield Park Primary Academy is a primary school in Halesowen, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Newfield Park Primary Academy currently has around 463 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Whittingham Road, Halesowen, B63 3TP |
| Website: | http://www.newfieldpark.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01218389590 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stephen Payne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150555 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 490 |
| Number of Pupils: | 463 |
| Number of Boys: | 229 |
| Number of Girls: | 234 |
| White British | 80.10% | 371 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 7 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 6 |
| African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Park Primary School Whittingham Road , B63 3TP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Park Primary Academy Whittingham Road , B63 3TP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen CofE Primary School High Street , B63 3BB | - not rated | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Bundle Hill , B63 4AR | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfields Primary Academy Tenterfields , B63 3LH | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | - not rated | 650 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 763 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School Tenterfields , B63 3LH | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombswood Special School Laborem Place , B62 8BH | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.