Newnham Junior School
About Newnham Junior School
Newnham Junior School in Hillingdon is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is essentially full. With 357 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is operating at near-maximum occupancy, which signals strong local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.2%, notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are handled by the local authority on a non-denominational basis. Its headteacher is Neil Wilkey, who leads a mixed-gender cohort. The school is one of only nine primary schools in Hillingdon to hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, and the nearest other Outstanding school, Lady Bankes Primary School, is 1.1 kilometres away, giving Newnham a fairly exclusive catchment advantage for families prioritising top-tier provision.
Key Details
The full report on this school
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
6 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:00-18:00
Source: newnham-jun.hillingdon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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