Built 1939 in the International Modern Style by borough architect Geoffrey Raven. An 'Open Air' school built for 'delicate pupils' designed to maximise ventilation and natural light for the pupils it was named after Sir George Newman, Chief Medical Officer to the Ministry of Health (1919-35) and to the Board of Education (1907-35) and a powerful advocate of open-air schools (Listed Buildings Online LBS number: 335671) The school was used for 'wartime purposes' until opening for its intended purpose after WWII. The building is built on the site of Whiston Grange a late 19th century mansion. Significant legibility of the gardens surrounding this building is preserved by the present landscaping scheme. 1851 map evidence shows piecemeal enclosure of open field named 'Middle Field'