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Newtown Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

Newtown Primary School
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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Early years provision Good
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Foundational Skills: Staff training in phonics has been refreshed. Pupils read books that match the sounds they are learning
Success of the Curriculum: Some curricula are not sufficiently ambitious, affecting student achievement
Areas Needing Improvement: Incomplete curriculum thinking and key knowledge not well defined in some subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have taken steps to prioritise reading and refresh staff training
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy positive relationships with each other and low-level disruption is rare
Support for Falling Behind: Not all pupils receive timely support to improve their phonic knowledge
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders accurately identify the needs of pupils with SEND and provide teachers with appropriate information and training
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal effectively with any cases of bullying
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that pupils know how to stay safe in the community and online
Parent Feedback: Positive views that parents have of the school reflect its strengthened place in the community
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils relish opportunities like singing, dance club, and wheelchair basketball
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers use their strong subject knowledge effectively
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make effective checks on what pupils know and remember
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In developed curriculum areas, teachers use assessments effectively to address learning gaps
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Newtown Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 129 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 32% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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C+
Ofset report Requires Improvement Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.2 27.9 22
Proficient Math 97 98 102
Proficient Read 102 100 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 97 88 97
Reading 102 90 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 32% 46.89% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 4.49% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.3 Below Average
Writing 0.5 Average
Maths -5.9 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newtown Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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