Newnham Primary School
75%
Capacity
82
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Newnham Primary School
Newnham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 82 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Newnham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Solomon Johnson, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6882nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Newnham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 7 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newnham Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Newnham Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Hill, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 3HG |
| Headteacher | Solomon Johnson |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 82 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.4% |
| School Capacity | 82 / 110 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6882nd of 13,686
Nationally
619th of 1,353
In East Midlands
69th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
25
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Hill, Daventry
West Northamptonshire, NN11 3HG
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