Newington Church of England Primary School

URN: 118649 • Sittingbourne ME9 7LB

Overview

Name
Newington Church of England Primary School
URN
118649
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
58.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tara Deevoy (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01795842300
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, Sittingbourne ME9 7LB

Summary

Newington Church of England Primary School, located in Sittingbourne, Kent, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender population of 248 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 236. The school operates from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, with mid-morning breaks and an hour for lunch. Wrap-around childcare is available from 7:15 am to 6:00 pm through Tetita Childcare.

The school promotes a strong ethos centered around British Values, including individual liberty, mutual respect, tolerance, rule of law, and democracy. These values are integrated into daily school life, encouraging pupils to express their opinions, participate in decision-making, and engage in community activities. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, allowing children to explore their interests and develop self-confidence.

Newington CEP fosters a supportive environment where respect for diverse cultures and faiths is paramount. The school actively involves pupils in maintaining their surroundings and encourages them to contribute ideas for improvement through initiatives like the school council and suggestion boxes. This commitment to community and personal growth is reflected in the school's vision of realizing the potential in every child.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
236
Pupils
248
Boys
136
Girls
112
FSM %
35.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 248 136 112 236 35.10
2024-09-11 249 140 109 236 41.90
2023-09-11 196 108 88 236 37.20
2022-09-11 196 108 88 210 37.20
2021-09-11 189 103 86 210 31.20
2020-09-11 185 101 84 210 21.60

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