Newton Primary School
Primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Report card, Jul 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 7 July 2026, report published 14 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around July 2030
The last inspection was in July 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.4 milesSt Martin's Academy Chester
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Dec 2024)
- 0.4 milesMill View Primary School
Outstanding (May 2024)
- 0.6 milesSt Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Jul 2024)
- 0.7 milesHoole Church of England Primary School
Improved significantly (Jan 2025)
- 0.8 milesUpton Westlea Primary School
Report card, Jan 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.