Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Gosport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a truly inclusive environment where every child feels they belong and will get the help they need. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and use proven methods to help pupils remember what they learn and make connections to their prior learning. The school goes the extra mile with outstanding pastoral support, including lunchtime clubs for pupils who find social times challenging.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent teaching approaches and extra support for struggling readers
- Well-sequenced curriculum with knowledgeable staff who help pupils understand and remember important information
- Warm relationships and excellent pastoral support helping all pupils feel safe and included
- High expectations for behaviour creating a calm, purposeful atmosphere
- Ambitious leadership broadening pupils' horizons through trips, visitors and community links
Areas for Improvement
- Reading tasks sometimes don't give pupils enough opportunity to apply and practise their reading skills
- Need to further embed refined reading approach so pupils develop secure understanding of texts and vocabulary
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong awareness of pupils' needs and concerns quickly resolved.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, school visitors, lunchtime club, extra-curricular activities developed through local community partnerships
Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where the core values of love, courage and friendship create a nurturing environment. The school has maintained good standards and is taking effective action to improve reading outcomes.
At a Glance
46.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 76%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has remained stable at around 68%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
21.2
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
361 pupils
410 capacity
49 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Gosport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gosport
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(114)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.12102%
Overall absence
13.83648%
Persistent absence
318
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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