Newnham Primary School — Primary School in Daventry

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Newnham Primary School

Daventry, NN11 3HG

82 Pupils

110 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

2.40% FSM %

35 Boys

47 Girls

About Newnham Primary School

Newnham Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in West Northamptonshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 82 pupils on roll. School capacity: 110. Current headteacher: Solomon Johnson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Northamptonshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Northamptonshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Daventry
Ward	Woodford & Weedon
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10043042
URN	140060
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Edwards	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Edwards	Chair of Local Governing Body	18/10/2023	17/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Afford	Local Governor	21/08/2023	20/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Amelia Bedson	Local Governor	13/08/2025	12/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Clark	Local Governor	02/08/2023	01/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Clarke	Local Governor	18/09/2023	20/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Allison Daffern	Local Governor	14/02/2024	13/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Edwards	Local Governor	24/10/2025	23/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Louise Foster	Local Governor	29/09/2022	28/09/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Sol Johnson	Local Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nathalie Keddie	Local Governor	10/06/2024	09/06/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Lawrence Mudarikwa	Local Governor	11/12/2023	10/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust