Newport 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.
Newport School currently has around 828 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 22.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.8% , followed by other white at 17.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Newport Road, London, E10 6PJ |
| Website: | www.newport.waltham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085394552 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Prue Barnes- Kemp |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103048 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 828 |
| Number of Boys: | 421 |
| Number of Girls: | 407 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 22.20% | 184 |
| Pakistani | 19.80% | 164 |
| Other White | 17.50% | 145 |
| Other Mixed | 9.30% | 77 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.10% | 67 |
| Other Asian | 6.30% | 52 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 26 |
| African | 2.80% | 23 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 22 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 13 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Academy Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Junior School Mayville Road , E11 4PJ | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Infants' School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.