Newfield School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Address | Old Bank Lane, BB1 2PW |
| School Website | www.newfield.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1254588600 |
| URN | 132051 |
School Census
| Total | 207 |
| Girls/Boys | 60/147 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.0%/71.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 40.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 85 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/11/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/11/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 23/02/2016 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/11/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 17 November 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 February 2016 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 27 November 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 October 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 18 January 2007 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 10 February 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.1 |
| Writing Progress | -6.2 |
| Maths Progress | -6.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.4 |
| Writing Progress | -2.9 |
| Maths Progress | -3.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 18% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 38.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 36.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 14.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 39.1% |
| white british ethnic origin | 37.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 14.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
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