Nathaniel Newton Infant School
About Nathaniel Newton Infant School
Nathaniel Newton Infant School is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7 in North Warwickshire, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 270 pupils and currently enrols 251, so it is running close to full. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 146 applications for 87 total places, with 83 of those coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.68, meaning nearly two families applied for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.8%, which is notably high — well above the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%) and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with Julie Forshew as headteacher. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2024, confirmed that the school continues to be Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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