Newlands Primary School

About Newlands Primary School

Newlands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 414 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Newlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Mellor, it falls under Southampton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5484th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 42 in Southampton.

Newlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 55 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Newlands Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Film Club, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Newlands Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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