Newton Primary School
Alfreton, DE55 5TL · Derbyshire · primary school
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58th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 3,014 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 148 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about Newton Primary School
Overview
Newton Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where staff maintain high expectations. Pupils display positive attitudes, work hard, and benefit from strong relationships between the school and home. The report highlights effective leadership, a well-established phonics programme, and a curriculum that prioritises reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders have prioritised reading, ensuring early years children begin learning to read immediately with a "well established" phonics programme and closely matched books.
- The curriculum is "complex and ambitious," with subject leaders who are "passionate and determined" to ensure teachers share high expectations.
- Teaching is effective in most subjects, such as mathematics, where teachers "skilfully question and correct pupils’ misconceptions."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to "access the full curriculum."
- Pupils’ personal development is central, with strong emphasis on values like teamwork and respect, and opportunities for roles such as "ambassador" positions.
Areas to improve
- Teachers lack sufficient subject and pedagogical knowledge in a few recently reviewed subjects, meaning they do not yet have "expert knowledge" to teach these consistently.
- Leaders must ensure staff receive the necessary professional development to implement new, ambitious plans effectively so pupils achieve well across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking responsibilities seriously and ensuring staff receive regular training to identify and report risks appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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