Eveswell Primary School, Newport

Eveswell Primary School is an English-medium school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 458 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 8% have additional learning needs (13% in 2020/21); 24% are learning English as an additional language; and 60% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 52 pupils (Year 3) to 60 (Year 2).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £4,934 per pupil, against £3,583 in 2021-22. It carried forward £505k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its February 2024 inspection summarises Eveswell Primary School like this:

"Eveswell Primary School is federated with nearby Somerton Primary School. They share an executive headteacher and a governing body. Both schools work together effectively to improve provision for pupils in a mutually beneficial way. For example, staff at Eveswell share their expertise in curriculum development with colleagues at Somerton and Somerton support Eveswell in developing nurture provision. Eveswell is highly successful in developing a calm and positive environment in which its pupils flourish. Staff know their pupils very well and use this information effectively to support them with their well-being and to make robust academic progress."

"Pupils feel safe and happy and know who they can turn to if they need help. They enjoy their learning and are keen to improve themselves with the help they get from their teachers. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and embrace their tasks with gusto. As a result of the thought their teachers put into making learning meaningful, pupils frequently make links between their learning and real life. Over time, pupils develop their knowledge and skills systematically and make strong progress from their starting points. However, at times, pupils lack the opportunities to regularly apply their skills in challenging contexts."

"Staff at the school have developed creative and vibrant learning environments to stimulate and challenge pupils. They encourage pupils to celebrate the diversity of their community and develop an understanding of the heritage of Wales. In addition to the well-considered curriculum, pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities that help them to develop their interests. Through the leadership opportunities they have, pupils have a voice in shaping their school during the time they are there and for the future. Over many years, leaders have been successful in creating a school that places a firm regard on high expectations, teamworking and continual improvement. As a result of this, staff are keen to continue to develop their professional knowledge and support other schools who are keen to improve, such as through the development of the Curriculum for Wales and its work with a local university."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) Refine teaching to ensure that pupils have enough opportunities to apply their skills more regularly in challenging contexts.

The nearest other state primary schools to Eveswell Primary School are St Joseph's R.C. Primary School (0.3 miles), St Patrick's R.C. Primary School (0.5 miles), St Andrew's Primary School (0.6 miles) and Somerton Primary School (0.6 miles).

The nearest railway station is Newport (S Wales) Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eveswell School (outside), 50 metres away.