Newton Primary School
URN: 110976 • Chester CH2 2LA
Overview
- Name
- Newton Primary School
- URN
- 110976
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Griffiths (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244667930
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kingsway West, Chester CH2 2LA
Summary
Newton Primary School is a community school located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. With a mixed-gender student body of 391 pupils, the school operates within a capacity of 420, providing a nurturing environment for children in their formative years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Newton Primary is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of community, involving parents and local organisations in various activities and initiatives that enrich the educational experience.
Newton Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various support systems to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school’s ethos is centred around collaboration, respect, and personal growth, aiming to prepare children not just for academic success, but for lifelong learning. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Newton Primary School](https://www.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/).
The curriculum at Newton Primary is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of community, involving parents and local organisations in various activities and initiatives that enrich the educational experience.
Newton Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various support systems to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school’s ethos is centred around collaboration, respect, and personal growth, aiming to prepare children not just for academic success, but for lifelong learning. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Newton Primary School](https://www.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- http://newtonprimary.cheshire.dbprimary.com (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Belgrave Primary School (76.3)
- Christleton Primary School (76.1)
- Acresfield Community Primary School (75.6)
- St Martin's Academy Chester (74.8)
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School (74.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 391
- Boys
- 213
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 391 | 213 | 178 | 420 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 404 | 215 | 189 | 420 | 12.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 414 | 232 | 182 | 420 | 10.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 414 | 232 | 182 | 420 | 10.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 405 | 214 | 191 | 420 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 411 | 223 | 188 | 420 | 9.20 |
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