Newtons Primary School, Rainham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Newtons Primary School excels in mathematics, where pupils make above-average progress. The school has successfully improved attendance rates and created a safe, inclusive atmosphere where pupils get along well together. Teaching assistants provide effective support to help pupils learn.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress in mathematics and achieve above average standards
- The school provides a wide range of clubs for pupils to participate in
- Attendance has improved significantly and continues to rise
- Parents feel their children are safe and happy at school
- Teaching assistants are used effectively to support pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Too few pupils progress well enough in reading and writing to reach their potential
- Marking is inconsistent and does not always tell pupils how to improve their work
- Teachers' expectations are not always high enough, leading to untidy or incomplete work
- Work set is sometimes too easy or too difficult, causing pupils to become distracted
- Leadership has not been rigorous enough in tracking progress and holding the school to account
Safeguarding
The school provides a safe and happy environment where pupils feel secure, though some health and safety checks in the Early Years area are not carried out rigorously enough.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of clubs, cricket tournament, breakfast club
Newtons Primary School requires improvement after previously being rated good. The school is not progressing pupils well enough in reading and writing, though mathematics progress is strong.
At a Glance
23.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 78%. Writing has declined from 80% to 76%.
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
459 pupils
460 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rainham
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Admissions Demand - Havering
Places available
3,462
Applications
3,096
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.4%
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.65785%
Overall absence
14.88251%
Persistent absence
383
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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