Newton Primary School

About Newton Primary School

Newton Primary School in Bolsover holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in 2023 that confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, where 69% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits comfortably above the Derbyshire local authority average of 59%, placing the school 6th out of 22 primary schools in the Bolsover area and in the top third nationally. Digging deeper into the individual subjects, 81% of pupils met expectations in both reading and maths, while 75% did so in writing. The school also performs well at the higher standard, with 31% of pupils reaching that level in reading and 13% in writing, though only 6% did so in maths.

The Ofsted breakdown from the school's last graded inspection in 2017 gives a consistent picture of strength across the board, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good. The average reading score of 105 and maths score of 104 are both above the national benchmark of 100, suggesting solid progress for most pupils. It is worth noting that the school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing or maths, so it is not possible to see how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. However, the combination of above-average attainment and a Good Ofsted rating across two inspection cycles points to a reliably strong academic environment for a primary school of this size, with just 148 pupils on roll.

Newton Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for just 18 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.28 applicants per place. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, so living close to the catchment area will be important. The school offers a good range of facilities including an ICT suite, library, playing fields, gymnasium and even a chapel, plus sports such as cross country, football, cricket and swimming. There are also clubs covering book club, drama, art and choir. For children with additional needs, the school supports social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a solid, well-regarded village primary that suits families who value strong core academic outcomes within a small school setting.

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