Newtown School
Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, HP5 3ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newtown School is a primary school in Chesham for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2025, report published 18 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 July 2025
Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive and nurturing school where the school's values of 'caring, curiosity and courage' are lived by all. They know that kindness and fairness are expected from everyone. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils feel safe and are confident that adults will listen and help them if they have any worries. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils respond positively and show pride in their work. Typically, pupils are focused and confidently share their ideas. This creates a positive learning environment where pupils are motivated and eager to learn. Pupils know how to keep themselves healthy, both physically and mentally. Pupils understand the importance of treating others with respect. The school's nurture provision is high-quality, and pupils have access to a range of support when needed. At playtimes, pupils play cooperatively and show care for one another. All pupils are included in every aspect of school life. The school offers a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom. Pupils enjoy clubs, trips and special events, which help them develop confidence and resilience. Pupils are proud of their school. Most pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not established a consistent approach to assessment across all subjects. As a result, in some subjects, the school is not able to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding. The school should ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects to support pupils' progress through the curriculum.
- Attendance remains too low for some groups of pupils, particularly those with SEND, from disadvantaged backgrounds, or who speak English as an additional language. This limits their learning and progress over time. The school should continue to work proactively with families and external partners to reduce persistent absence and improve attendance for all pupils, ensuring that no group is disproportionately affected.
Pupil numbers and mix
234 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Newtown School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brushwood Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ivingswood Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Harding Junior School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Waterside Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Hayley England
- Phone
- 01494783713
- Address
- Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, HP5 3AT
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110217
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.