Special schoolData as of May 2026

Newfield School

Old Bank Lane, Off Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2PW

Community special school

Pupils

235

Ages

4-19

FSM

42.3%

Capacity

190

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Newfield School

Newfield School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 235 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB1 2PW | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newfield School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Good
Nov 2021 — Requires improvement
Feb 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Newfield School

What is Newfield School's Ofsted rating?

Newfield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Newfield School's latest exam results?

Newfield School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Newfield School located?

Newfield School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 2PW).

How many pupils attend Newfield School?

Newfield School has around 235 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Newfield School with other schools?

View Newfield School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Blackburn with Darwen.