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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Newtown News: 26th September 2025 (download)
- Newtown News: 5th October 2025 (download)
- Newtown News: 10th October 2025 (download)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Pupil Zone (other)
- CEOP (other)
- Facebook (other)
- TUCASI (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gomer Infant School (71.0)
- Gomer Junior School (64.5)
- Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (62.8)
- King's Academy Gomer (62.7)
- Elson Junior School (61.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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