Newton Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, CH2 2LA
Headteacher · Miss Caralyn Bignell
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Key facts
Pupils369Capacity 420
OfstedRequires improvementInspected 17 October 2023
Free school meals14.9%
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Graded inspection on 17 October 2023.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Cheshire West and Chester council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in Cheshire West and ChesterNearby schools for the same ages
- St Martin's Academy Chester0.4 mi
- Mill View Primary School0.4 mi
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School0.6 mi
- Hoole Church of England Primary School0.7 mi
- Upton Westlea Primary School0.8 mi