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Newton Primary School
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2LA, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
391
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school is currently working on enhancing its overall performance. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 53%, placing it in the top 77% nationally, though none achieved higher standards. Parent satisfaction may vary, and the low LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.9%
Asian Bangladeshi6.6%
White Other5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.20442, -2.87962 · CH2 2LA
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN110976
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newton Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Newton Primary School a good school?
Newton Primary School scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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