Newlands Primary School
URN: 133318 • Normanton WF6 1BB
Overview
- Name
- Newlands Primary School
- URN
- 133318
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tammie Prince (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924302585
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wakefield Road, Normanton WF6 1BB
Summary
Newlands Primary School is a community school located in Normanton, Wakefield, catering to a mixed-gender population of 297 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises academic success alongside the social and emotional development of its students. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Persevere, Believe, Achieve," which guides the educational approach and daily interactions within the school community.
The curriculum at Newlands is designed to support effective learning behaviours, encouraging children to take pride in their achievements and treat others with kindness and respect. The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between parents and staff, recognising its importance in enhancing children's educational experiences. Regular communication and engagement with families are encouraged to ensure that children arrive at school ready to learn.
Newlands Primary School also promotes the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of its pupils, integrating British values into its teaching. The school community is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children feel happy and well cared for. For parents considering a new school for their child, Newlands invites visits to explore its offerings further.
The curriculum at Newlands is designed to support effective learning behaviours, encouraging children to take pride in their achievements and treat others with kindness and respect. The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between parents and staff, recognising its importance in enhancing children's educational experiences. Regular communication and engagement with families are encouraged to ensure that children arrive at school ready to learn.
Newlands Primary School also promotes the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of its pupils, integrating British values into its teaching. The school community is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children feel happy and well cared for. For parents considering a new school for their child, Newlands invites visits to explore its offerings further.
Useful links
- Chair of Governors Message (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEN report (sen)
- School Day & Calendar (calendar)
- Long Term Plans (other)
- Medium Term Plans (other)
- Calculation Policy (other)
- What we are learning this term (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 297
- Boys
- 164
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 47.80
- Open date
- 2001-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 297 | 164 | 133 | 315 | 47.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 305 | 163 | 142 | 315 | 48.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 269 | 142 | 127 | 315 | 53.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 269 | 142 | 127 | 301 | 53.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 267 | 143 | 124 | 301 | 47.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 264 | 147 | 117 | 301 | 46.00 |
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