Newtons Primary School, Rainham

In its own words: "The Growing Together Federation is made up of two schools - Crowlands Primary School and Newtons Primary School in the London Borough of Havering. Inspiring every child to be a lifelong learner; who is empowered to succeed and achieve their full potential. R esilient - We cope when things are tricky or don’t go our way!"

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Newtons Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that each student feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed, both academically and personally."

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Newtons Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 84% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Newtons Primary School as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Newtons Primary School are Park Primary Academy (0.3 miles); Beam Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); The Leys Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); and Marsh Green Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 89% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Newtons Primary School.

27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Newtons Primary School (as of September 2025): 70% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (89%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (56%).

32% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (37%), White British (17%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 115 pupils (25.1%) received SEN support and 19 (4.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Newtons Primary School had 26 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Dagenham Dock Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchard Village / Lowen Road, 80 metres away.

Newtons Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Newtons Primary School are Dagenham Park CofE School (0.8 miles), The Brittons Academy (0.9 miles) and Harris Academy Rainham (1.7 miles).