Old Newton Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
70
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Old Newton Church of England Primary School
Old Newton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 70 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 73 places).
Ofsted has rated Old Newton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Lockyear, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11349th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Old Newton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 8 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
Old Newton Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 69% recommending the school (29 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Old Newton Church of England Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Old Newton Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 4PJ |
| Headteacher | Jo Lockyear |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 70 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 70 / 73 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11349th of 13,686
Nationally
1268th of 1,612
In East of England
28th of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
29 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Old Newton Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
School Road, Stowmarket
Mid Suffolk, IP14 4PJ
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