Newtown School is a primary school in Chesham, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. 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.
Newtown School currently has around 224 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.1% boys and 42.9% girls. Around 16.6% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 25.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, HP5 3AT |
| Website: | newtown.education |
| Telephone: | 01494783713 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Hayley England |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110217 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 224 |
| Number of Boys: | 128 |
| Number of Girls: | 96 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12% | 8.2% |
| White British | 37.90% | 85 |
| Pakistani | 25.40% | 57 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 18 |
| Indian | 7.10% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.00% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 3.60% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| African | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road , HP5 3DW | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The William Durrant School Greenway , HP5 2BY | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Grammar School Whitehill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cesterham Secondary School Lycrome Road , HP5 3LA | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chesham Park Community College Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilbec Centre for Secondary Pupils With Ebd Waterside , HP5 1QD | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.