Newtown Community Primary School
Newtown, Trowbridge, BA14 0BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newtown Community Primary School is a primary school in Trowbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 15th of 18 primary schools in Trowbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 15 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils are proud to attend this multi-cultural school, they value and celebrate difference. The school threads the values of kindness and respect through all aspects of school life. Positive relationships are at the heart of the school. These start in the early years, where staff care for children and help them to develop independence. Pupils know who to speak to if they have worries. They are confident adults will help them sort out any problems. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils live up to the school's high expectations of them. They display very positive attitudes to learning. At social times, pupils play hockey, tennis and basketball led by specialist coaches. Pupils have impeccable manners and collaborate well with one another. They work hard. Over time, pupils make strong progress and typically achieve well. Many pupils take part in extra-curricular clubs and activities like archery, photography and football. Pupils enjoy the trips and visits that are planned for them. For example, Year 6 pupils were keen to tell the inspector about a trip to London, made memorable by the visit to the Tower of London which helped them bring their learning in history to life.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the key knowledge has not been identified at every stage. As a result, new learning does not always build upon pupils' existing knowledge, and some pupils are unable to make links to their prior learning. The school should ensure that all subjects identify the important information that pupils need to remember to build a secure understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 310
Schools near Newtown Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Willowbrook Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| Walwayne Court School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Holbrook Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Studley Green Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Marshall
- Phone
- 01225752678
- Address
- Newtown, Trowbridge, BA14 0BB
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126293
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.