Newfield Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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 Primary School currently has around 246 pupils on roll, which is about 53% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 51.3% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 15 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 26.8%. african pupils make up about 25.6% , followed by other asian at 18.7%

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.

School Information

Address: Longstone Avenue, London, NW10 3UD
Website: www.newfield.brent.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089611566
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Brent
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sarah Bolt
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101522

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 460
Number of Pupils: 246
Number of Boys: 131
Number of Girls: 115

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White26.80%66
African25.60%63
Other Asian18.70%46
Caribbean9.30%23
Other (any other ethnic group)3.30%8
Other Black2.80%7
Bangladeshi2.40%6
White and Black Caribbean2.40%6
Other Mixed2.40%6
White British1.60%4
Pakistani1.60%4
Indian0.80%2
White and Asian0.80%2
White and Black African0.80%2
Irish0.40%1
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.1)
Writing: Average (-0.9)
Maths: Average (-1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

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Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newfield Primary School
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3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Leopold Primary School
Hawkshead Road , Willesden NW10 9UR
3out of 4 373 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
John Keble CofE Primary School
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3out of 4 533 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
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4out of 4 593 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Donnington Primary School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College
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- not rated 482 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP
3out of 4 482 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Newman Catholic College
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3out of 4 639 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Willesden High School
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- not rated 778 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
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- not rated 778 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The College of North West London
Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD
- not rated 1,188 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maple Walk School
62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB
- not rated 365 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Roundwood School and Community Centre
Longstone Avenue , Harlesden NW10 3UN
2out of 4 487 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Scott House School
10 Station Road , Harlesden NW10 4UE
- not rated 893 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hopewell Special School (Willesden)
165-167 High Road , NW10 2SG
- not rated 1,027 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TCS Primary (Special Needs) School
Minet House , 24 Minet Avenue NW10 8AH
- not rated 1,037 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.