Newton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Newton Primary School
Address: Kingsway West, Newton
Town/City: Chester
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH2 2LA
Telephone Number: 01244 667930
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Caralyn Bignell
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 369 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.9%

Location and administration

URN: 110976
DfE Number: 896/2055
UKPRN: 10077847
UPRN: 200000988758
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester North and Neston (E14001163)
Electoral Ward: Newton & Hoole (E05012228)

Easting & Northing: 341344E, 367844N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 12' 18.19" N 2° 52' 46.18" W
Plus Code: 9C5V644C+26

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Beverley Bates - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Miss Caralyn Bignell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Loucy Bolshaw - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2025.
  • Mrs Jenny Brown - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
  • Mr Alex Dee - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
  • Ms Sarah Emerson - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jenny Eve - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mr Roger Mark Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2007 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Harris - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Ms Jane Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Miss Laura Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
  • Mr Jamie Morris - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mr Chris Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mr Paul Williams - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2027.