Newnham Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Newnham Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 9RWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Newnham Junior School is a primary school in Hillingdon for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 106 schools in Hillingdon. It ranks 2nd of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 28 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 March 2024

The school provides a strong and vibrant education. Pupils excel in their learning. This is because the school has high academic ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school lives by its motto 'non progredi est regredi' which means 'to not go forwards is to go backwards.' Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are highly motivated and show respect and kindness to adults and each other. The school's key values of resilience, respect, resourcefulness, responsibility and reflection develop a sense of community and empathy. The school encourages pupils to see challenges and setbacks as opportunities for improvement. The school provides pupils with a wide range of valuable experiences and opportunities to develop their character and confidence and broaden their knowledge. Pupils attend science workshops, take parents and carers on a tour of their history work, and take part in a daily diet of clubs and events. One pupil's comment, typical of many, was to describe the school as 'exciting' and 'surprising' as each day brings a new adventure. Pupils are happy and safe at this school. The school works closely with parents and families, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Pupils attend the school well.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

89 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

350 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals9.1%

9.1%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.1%

17.1%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.3%

18.3%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newnham Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Newnham Infant and Nursery School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Cannon Lane Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Roxbourne Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Field End Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Field End Infant School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Neil Wilkey
Address
Newnham Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 9RW
Local authority
Hillingdon
URN
102393

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.