Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

A popular, vibrant and welcoming school in Gosport, Hampshire. As a Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, we strive to teach and live out Christian principles and to encourage the same in our children.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs. E Howlett

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 18 responses • 4.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.9% positive 11.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

88.9% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 18 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

16.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah M

Parent Sep 12, 2023

3.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We've been at Newtown for a year now, and while we're happy with the school's emphasis on online safety and digital literacy, we've had some concerns about the school's communication and response to issues. The facilities are great, and the staff are mostly friendly, but we've had a few instances where we felt left in the dark.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily T

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Excellent School - Supportive Community!"

We have been part of the Newtown community for 3 years now and it's been an incredible experience. The school's Christian values and emphasis on kindness and respect have had a profound impact on our child's character. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are always willing to go the extra mile to support their students.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Aug 22, 2022

4.0

"A Great Place to Learn and Grow"

We were at Newtown for 5 years and it was an absolute pleasure. The school's focus on creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking helped our child develop into a confident and curious individual. While there were a few minor issues, we were overall very happy with the school and its values.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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