Milton Primary School, Newport

Milton 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 471 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 6% have additional learning needs (38% in 2020/21); 12% are learning English as an additional language; and 24% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 47 pupils (Reception) to 72 (Year 5).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £5,310 per pupil, against £3,948 in 2021-22. It carried forward £119k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its October 2022 inspection summarises Milton Primary School like this:

"Milton Primary is an inclusive, supportive school where pupils make good progress and develop resilience and independence. It is a school that takes inspiration from, and supports, its local area. Leaders and teachers recognise pupils’ particular strengths and areas of need, and support them as individuals. They develop engaging learning experiences that are purposeful and stem from pupils’ thoughts and ideas. They support all pupils, including those with additional learning needs, well."

"The school’s curriculum engages pupils and develops their knowledge, skills and understanding systematically. Most pupils make strong progress and learn to apply skills, such as their literacy and numeracy skills, well. They learn to communicate effectively, developing into thoughtful pupils who are able to discuss contentious issues maturely and sensitively. They show care and concern, and treat others with respect and courtesy. Leaders work together as a well-organised and dedicated team."

"They are diligent and conscientious. They recognise the importance of giving pupils experiences that build their confidence and encourage them to be aspirational. They consider regularly the school’s strengths and areas for improvement and work hard to address shortcomings. They provide purposeful professional learning experiences for staff that further their knowledge and understanding beneficially."

Estyn made 3 recommendations: (1) Improve pupils’ Welsh and information and communication technology (ICT) skills; (2) Ensure that independent learning tasks challenge pupils consistently well; (3) Sharpen evaluation and improvement strategies so that they focus more on pupils’ learning.

In its own words: "Together we are responsible for ensuring every young person in our school has an equal opportunity to reach their potential; providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to play a full and active role in communities and wider society and enabling them to live happy and successful futures."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Milton Primary School opened in September 2017 following the amalgamation of Milton Infant and Milton Junior Schools. We are a friendly, happy, vibrant and aspirational school that is committed to children's wellbeing, learning and raising standards. Our team are highly skilled, supportive and enthusiastic and always put the needs of our children first."

The nearest other state primary schools to Milton Primary School are St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School (0.4 miles), Ringland Primary (0.6 miles), Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd (0.8 miles) and Alway Primary (1.2 miles).

The nearest railway station is Newport (S Wales) Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Milton Primary School (outside), 60 metres away.