Newton Primary School

About Newton Primary School

Newton Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 391 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

391 / 420 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Kingsway West, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 2LA

Phone

01244667930

Headteacher

Caralyn Bignell

Website

https://www.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newton Primary School?

Newton Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Newton Primary School have?

Newton Primary School has 391 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Newton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Newton Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Newton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Newton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Newton Primary School?

Newton Primary School is located at Kingsway West, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 2LA.