Newton Hill Community School
Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newton Hill Community School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 11th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 May 2019, report published 18 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Newton Hill Community School is a school where pupils value the importance of kindness and tolerance. Staff build a culture where pupils continually show respect towards others. Pupils support each other and help those who are new to their school. Older pupils are positive role models. Visitors are warmly welcomed. Adults build a supportive environment where pupils feel safe. The school is ambitious for pupils. Pupils achieve well. They know the school's '5 Golden Rules' and follow these consistently well. Pupils behave well around school. They have impeccable manners. The school provides many opportunities to enhance the curriculum. Pupils experience visits from the police, the fire service and children's charities. They attend residential trips, and visit a farm and a castle. Staff enable pupils to learn outdoors. Pupils work with authors and a local museum. These activities are linked to the school curriculum, making learning relevant and purposeful. Pupils attend a range of clubs at lunchtimes and after school. They are rightly proud of achieving the platinum level in a government-led sports awards scheme.
What the school should improve
- In some areas, the personal development programme could be enhanced to further develop pupils' character, particularly their leadership skills. Pupils would value greater opportunities in this area. The school should carry out further work to enhance the many strengths of the personal development programme by enabling more pupils to develop their character in this area.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
338 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Newton Hill Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Rooks Nest Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Wrenthorpe Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Caroline Wheatley
- Phone
- 01924303680
- Address
- Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2HR
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108164
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.