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Newfield School
Old Bank Lane, Off Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PW, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.4 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
190
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in an 88% parent satisfaction rate. However, there is currently limited data on student performance, particularly at the KS2 level, where no pupils met the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Overall, it may be a suitable option for families seeking a supportive environment, but prospective parents should consider the academic performance statistics carefully.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
82%
Good range of subjects
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani39.6%
White British36.2%
Asian Indian15.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
White Other0.9%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.73683, -2.45559 · BB1 2PW
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN132051
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.newfield.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newfield School rated by Ofsted?
Newfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Newfield School a good school?
Newfield School scores 52.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Newfield School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newfield School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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