Newtown School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Newtown School
Address: Berkhampstead Road
Town/City: Chesham
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP5 3AT
Telephone Number: 01494 783713
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Hayley England
Capacity: 280
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 234 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.5%

Location and administration

URN: 110217
DfE Number: 825/2021
UKPRN: 10069734
UPRN: 100081323315
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Chesham and Amersham (E14001162)
Electoral Ward: Chesham North (E05015945)

Easting & Northing: 496322E, 202606N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 42' 52.42" N 0° 36' 25.39" W
Plus Code: 9C3XP97V+R5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Heritage House School (0.5km)
  2. Elmtree Infant and Nursery School (0.7km)
  3. Chesham Grammar School (0.7km)
  4. Brushwood Junior School (0.8km)
  5. Ivingswood Academy (0.9km)
  6. Chiltern Hills Academy (1.2km)
  7. Thomas Harding Junior School (1.5km)
  8. Waterside Primary Academy (2.1km)
  9. Chesham Preparatory School (2.2km)
  10. Ley Hill School (2.5km)
Governors

  • Mark Adlam - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
  • Miss Nada Alley - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Daniel Borg - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Fiona Downing - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Ms Hayley England - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Antony Fortgang - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Alice Lees-Millais - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mrs Katherine Lehane - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Watherston - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Writtle - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Catherine Young - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2030.