235
Pupils · 2024/25
31%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 18/11/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Newfield School · All-through · Blackburn with Darwen
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
235
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
31%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Old Bank Lane, Off Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2PW
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 235 | 7.1 | 100% | 31% | 44% | 11% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 229 | 7.2 | 100% | 33% | 41% | 12% | 36% |
| 2022/23 | 207 | 7.8 | 100% | 40% | 44% | 14% | 44% |
| 2021/22 | 202 | 6.7 | 100% | 43% | 46% | 14% | 43% |
| 2020/21 | 191 | 6.7 | 100% | 44% | 37% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 167 | 6.1 | 100% | 51% | 44% | 10% | 31% |
| 2017/18 | 157 | 6.3 | 100% | 48% | 48% | 10% | 33% |
| 2016/17 | 152 | 6.7 | 100% | 52% | 47% | 11% | 41% |
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