Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
133
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 133 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joe Child, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 19 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road, Newnham, Forest of Dean, GL14 1AT |
| Headteacher | Joe Child |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 133 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.8% |
| School Capacity | 133 / 140 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Newnham
Forest of Dean, GL14 1AT
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