SchoolScoresNewton Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, CH2 2LA
01244 667930 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Chester comparisons use the 20 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 61% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 59 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 89% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Chester figures pool parents at the Chester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
53% — 8 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire West and Chester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 36 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 59% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 9.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Firs School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Martin's Academy Chester 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mill View Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hoole CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Westlea Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chester Blue Coat CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grosvenor Park CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Heath CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Grove Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Newton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Newton Primary School?
97% of the 90 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Newton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Newton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Newton Primary School as their first choice for 34 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110976.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.