Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 116336 • Gosport PO12 1JD

Overview

Name
Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
116336
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Howlett (since 2021) , Headteacher
Previous head
Wendy Mitchell, Headteacher
Telephone
02392584048
Website
Visit
Address
Queen's Road, Gosport PO12 1JD

Summary

Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Gosport, Hampshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 365 pupils, with a capacity for 410. As a voluntary controlled school, it is guided by Christian principles, aiming to foster a caring and inclusive environment where every child's contributions are valued. The school emphasizes high academic standards alongside cultural, artistic, and sporting opportunities, encouraging children to think deeply about their learning.

The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in 2025 and a 'Good' rating from SIAMS in 2019, reflecting its commitment to quality education. Newtown is particularly focused on supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and offering tailored support to meet individual needs.

Community engagement is a cornerstone of Newtown's ethos, with various events and collective worship fostering a sense of belonging. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its environment and ethos firsthand, and to engage with staff regarding their children's education and well-being.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
410
Pupils
365
Boys
190
Girls
175
FSM %
43.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 365 190 175 410 43.80
2024-09-11 336 168 168 410 43.20
2023-09-11 329 169 160 410 40.70
2022-09-11 329 169 160 410 40.70
2021-09-11 340 185 155 410 40.60
2020-09-11 349 192 157 410 33.60

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