Newton Primary School, based in Chester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Newton Primary School currently has around 391 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 13.0% 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 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kingsway West, Chester, CH2 2LA |
| Website: | https://www.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01244667930 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Caralyn Bignell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110976 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 391 |
| Number of Boys: | 213 |
| Number of Girls: | 178 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.90% | 285 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.60% | 26 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 11 |
| African | 2.60% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Nursery School Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | - not rated | 679 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Junior School Somerset Road , Newton CH2 2QE | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Gate Prep School Clare Avenue , Hoole CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Bank School Abbots Hayes , Liverpool Road CH2 1AB | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.