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Newtown Primary School

Sandwell, B70 0ESPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#9,808
of 13,686 nationally

About Newtown Primary School

Newtown Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 17 of its 18 reception places for 2025/26 going to first-preference applicants and an oversubscription ratio of 1.17. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the fact that it received 21 applications for those 18 places suggests a steady local demand. Headteacher Simone Chesney-Ly leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11 in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is at full capacity with 210 pupils, and a significant 46.9% of children qualify for free school meals, reflecting the diverse intake the school serves. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school was rated Good across all five categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a notable turnaround from its previous Inadequate rating in 2017.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAnne Close, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 0ES
HeadteacherSimone Chesney-Ly
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)46.9%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersFootballCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoirCodingArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newtown Primary School

Newtown Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.