Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Harrow, HA2 9JU · Harrow · primary school
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12th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 2,757 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 462 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Overview
Pupils are “enthusiastic about their school” and benefit from a curriculum that is “well sequenced” to build on prior learning. The report highlights “Outstanding” behaviour and personal development, with staff nurturing pupils’ “respect, reflection and sustainability.” Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement and provide robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and considerate” with “high expectations for themselves and each other’s behaviour.”
- Subject leaders possess “strong subject knowledge” and ensure technical vocabulary is introduced from the early years.
- There is a “clear structure for staff training and delivery of phonics lessons,” helping pupils develop reading fluency swiftly.
- Staff adapt teaching to enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to “learn the same curriculum content as others.”
- The school offers a “comprehensive programme of personal, social and health education” that supports mental health and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop their use of assessment to “identify specifically” areas where pupils have misconceptions or gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders need to use assessment data more effectively to gain a “clear overview of pupils’ learning” and refine curriculum design.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders maintaining “well-organised systems for the recording, follow up and review of any safeguarding concerns.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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