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Newton Primary School

Kingsway West, Chester, CH2 2LA
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Newton Primary School
Chester, CH2 2LA
391 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.00% FSM %
213 Boys
178 Girls
About Newton Primary School

Newton Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 391 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Caralyn Bignell.

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 Cheshire West and Chester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency Chester North and Neston
Ward Newton & Hoole
Urban / Rural Urban: 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
UKPRN 10077847
URN 110976
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Williams Chair of Governors 18/06/2019 16/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beverley Bates Governor 13/01/2026 12/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Caralyn Bignell Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Loucy Bolshaw Governor 15/11/2021 14/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Dee Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mr John Ebo Governor 19/05/2021 02/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Emerson Governor 11/12/2024 10/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Jenny Eve Governor 13/01/2026 12/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Roger Griffiths Governor 24/05/2007 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Harris Governor 04/06/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Jane Lewis Governor 03/07/2021 02/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jamie Morris Governor 11/12/2024 10/12/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Firs School
0.39 km •
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St Martin's Academy Chester
0.62 km • Chester
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Mill View Primary School
0.72 km • Chester
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
1.04 km • Chester
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Maple Grove School
1.08 km •
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
1.12 km • Chester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.
Newton Primary School has 391 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Newton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Newton Primary School is Miss Caralyn Bignell.
Newton Primary School is at Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, CH2 2LA, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Newton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Newton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Caralyn Bignell
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, CH2 2LA
01244667930
www.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/
Location
CH2 2LA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110976
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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