Newtown School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chesham, South East HP5 3AT · Buckinghamshire
#1000 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#5574 of 15,697 nationally
About Newtown School
Newtown School is a local authority primary located in Chesham, in the Buckinghamshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 2–7. In 2025 it enrolled 234 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 61.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1000th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 234; capacity filled 83.6%.
There are 12 schools in Chesham; Newtown School ranks 6th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newtown School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 234
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 83.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Newtown School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
160 students · 721 m away
Chesham Grammar School
Chesham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,331 students · 743 m away
Brushwood Junior School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
257 students · 803 m away
Ivingswood Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students · 941 m away
Chiltern Hills Academy
Chesham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,047 students · 1.2 km away
Thomas Harding Junior School
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students · 1.5 km away
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 2.1 km away
Chesham Preparatory School
Chesham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
375 students · 2.2 km away
Ley Hill School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students · 2.5 km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Westwood Farm Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Chalfont St Giles · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
233 students
Cedars Primary School
Newport Pagnell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School
Horley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Newtown School a good school?
Newtown School has a Success Index (England) of 61.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1000 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newtown School rank in South East?
Newtown School ranks #1000 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #5574 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newtown School?
Newtown School had 234 students in 2025.
Is Newtown School a primary school or a secondary school?
Newtown School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Newtown School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newtown School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.