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Newton Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Newton Primary School is a community primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 391 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

391

Pupils

420

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Newton Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Newton Primary School is set by Cheshire West and Chester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →

Newton Primary School — School Information

Full address
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, CH2 2LA
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
13% of pupils
DfE URN
110976

Other Primary Schools in Chester

If Newton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Newton Primary School

Is Newton Primary School oversubscribed?

Newton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Newton Primary School?

Admission to Newton Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Newton Primary School cover?

Newton Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Newton Primary School?

Newton Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.