Newfield School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged

Overall effectiveness: Not Judged
Last inspected: 3 December 2024
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Old Bank Lane

Off Shadsworth Road

Blackburn, BB12PW
Phone: 1254588600
Website: newfield.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 132051
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Old Bank Lane, Off Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2PW
Website: www.newfield.org.uk
Age range: 4-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 190 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 229
Free School Meals: 40.7% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (229 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 88.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 35.6%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 7 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 14; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 229 pupils; 4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire… Support… Achieve… Together"

Inspire Support Achieve Together

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Rachel Kay emphasising partnership with families, a team-around-the-child approach and high expectations for pupil progress.

Facilities

Specialist features in a purpose-built environment to enhance curriculum and learning

Curriculum Highlights

Pathways-based curriculum with Explorers, Pre-Formal, Semi-Formal & Formal, Post 16 Ongoing assessment and accreditation for learners, including externally validated accreditation for older students

Admissions Criteria

The Local Education Authority is the admissions officer for Newfield School and placement at the school must be agreed with them. All pupils who attend Newfield School are required to have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).