Newton Primary
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
199
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Nursery, Infants & Juniors

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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils Pupil Level Annual School Census
01656 642637/01656 642656

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the Pupil Level Annual School Census collected by the Welsh Government. The data tells us where pupils lived at the time of the last Pupil Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The areas from which pupils are admitted to a school can change from year to year to reflect the number of siblings and pupils admitted under high priority admissions criteria.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Full Report
NATIONAL AVG. 2.18
Estyn Report
(01/02/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
PRI

Teacher assessment data for primary schools is not published at school or local authority level by the Welsh government. Parents can view individual school websites for the Key Stage 2 (age 11) subject level results for pupils in Reading, Writing, Maths and Grammar Punctuation & Spelling (GPS)

21.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 20.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
90.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 91.5%
Attendance during the year
English medium
Language of the school
MORE INFO
19.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.7%
Free school meals
New Road
Porthcawl
Bridgend
CF36 5BL
01656 815780

School Description

Nearly all pupils show a positive attitude to learning and enjoy their time in school. They behave very well in lessons and at break times. Most pupils engage in activities readily and work with focus. They collaborate thoughtfully with partners and work together well to meet the expectations set for them. As a result, most pupils make good progress in developing their knowledge and skills and apply this well to their learning across the curriculum. Nearly all pupils participate enthusiastically in the various enrichment opportunities the school provides. Teachers provide an exciting variety of learning experiences that engage pupils’ interest and sustain their motivation well. They set clear objectives for pupils’ learning and use effective teaching methods to build pupils’ skills successfully. For example, the school’s consistent approach to developing pupils’ reading skills and their use of spoken Welsh impacts positively on pupils’ progress and enjoyment. However, the teaching of writing is less effective, and teachers do not always use feedback purposefully enough to help pupils develop their work fully. Learning support officers contribute very beneficially to the progress pupils make. Across the school, all adults attend carefully to the individual needs and well-being of pupils. Leaders have high expectations of staff and set a clear strategic direction for the school. They show a good understanding of the school’s strengths and identify suitable priorities for development through their monitoring activity. Staff share responsibility for improvement and make good use of professional learning to strengthen their own skills. The school benefits from worthwhile partnerships with other schools to develop shared expertise and collaborate on changes such as the introduction of the new curriculum. Governors provide strong support for the school and ensure that leaders use resources efficiently.

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