On behalf of the children and staff of Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School, I offer you the warmest welcome to our website. I hope it gives you a taste of our 'Newton Offer' and the opportunities available for your child to flourish. At Newton, we strive for all children to achieve the highest level of academic excellence from their starting point and we have very high expectations of what your child can achieve with us here in their learning. However, equally, we value personal achievement and success and we are relentless in our pursuit for your child to see their own inherent worth in their own special way.
We are proud of the pastoral care we offer for each child and that the nature of our school allows us to know each individual child very well. Relationships are at the heart of our school and we work very hard to build and maintain strong relationships between children, parents and staff to make sure we are all working together to make your child's school journey memorable, personalised and most importantly successful! We maintain an open door policy and welcome your feedback on your child's learning and also any ideas on how to develop our wonderful school even more to meet the needs of our school community.
You will find a range of information on our website to give you a flavour of what is on offer at our school. However, we believe that a visit to the school will give you a much better understanding of what it means to be a member of the Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School family and will be happy to arrange a time for you to come and see us in action.
Mrs Aimee Riley
A Warm Welcome from the Governing Body
On behalf of the Governing Body, I extend a very warm welcome to you.
We are immensely proud of all that Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School has achieved. The school shines through its strong focus on the academic excellence and social development of every child. Pupils thrive in a safe, supportive environment where they feel confident and secure, knowing that trusted staff are always there to guide and encourage them.
The close relationship between the school, the community and the Church lies at the heart of its identity, strengthening its bonds not only within the village but also with the wider communities from which our children come.
Being a smaller school brings many benefits, some of which may not be immediately obvious. First and foremost, it allows staff to truly know each child as an individual, tailoring teaching and support to their specific needs. Long-standing relationships with staff also create a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where children feel a deep sense of belonging. Additionally, every child has the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, gaining valuable experiences alongside peers of all ages.
As Governors, we set high expectations for both academic excellence and the quality of teaching. Our goal is to continue to develop and grow from the positive OFSTED report we received which is testament to the progress being made by our dedicated staff. We are delighted to now offer 2-year-old spaces in our Outstanding Early Years unit, something we hope to continue to develop further in coming years.
We hope parents will share in our aspirations and support the school in many ways—whether by attending events, volunteering, or working in partnership with teachers to support their child’s learning. From time to time, there may also be opportunities to stand as a Parent Governor, providing a meaningful way to contribute to the school’s continued success.
Thank you for your interest in our school. We believe that by choosing Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School, you are giving your child the very best start in their educational journey.
Warm regards,
Mr Charles Nicholds
Chair of Governors