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Newtown School

Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AT, Buckinghamshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.9 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
280
Ages
27
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in providing quality education for children aged 2-7. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% expressing happiness with their experience, indicating a strong community support. While the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement, the school is better than 46% of others in the area, reflecting a commitment to enhancing its educational offerings.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 July 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (71 responses)
4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
6% disagree
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.9%
Asian Pakistani25.4%
White Other8.0%
Asian Indian7.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Asian Other3.6%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.71393, -0.60720 · HP5 3AT

School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110217
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Newtown School rated by Ofsted?

Newtown School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.

Is Newtown School a good school?

Newtown School scores 45.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Newtown School?

Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newtown School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near HP5 3AT?

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