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Newtown CofE Primary School
Newtown, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5NU, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.9 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at 25%, it still performs in the top 1% nationally for expected standards. However, the limited number of pupils (90) may affect the overall data representation.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 25% | Bottom 2% 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 |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
Black African3.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.2%
Location
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52.88089, -2.77752 · SY4 5NU
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123490
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.newtowncofeprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newtown CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newtown CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Newtown CofE Primary School a good school?
Newtown CofE Primary School scores 9.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 CofE Primary School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newtown CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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