Newfield School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

InspectedSpecialAges 4–19235 pupils

Old Bank Lane, Off Shadsworth Road, BB1 2PWWebsite01254588600

Inspected235 pupilsAges 4–19EHCP

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages4 - 19

Pupils235

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages4 - 19

Pupils235

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

235 / 190 (124%)

Avg Class Size

~16*

Head Teacher

Mrs Rachel Kay

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

90%

Would recommend

Avg 84%

10.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.7%vs 6.7% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 84% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence34.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder113 pupils (48%)

Severe Learning Difficulty50 pupils (21%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty38 pupils (16%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability8 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment5 pupils (2%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 33

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)107

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils235

Free school meals 43.0%

English as additional language 31.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

Pakistani39.6%

White British36.2%

Indian15.3%

Bangladeshi3.0%

Asian Other1.7%

Black African1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

White Other0.9%

Other0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

33 responses

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠0.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£27,346

total expenditure per pupil

+£19,946 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,209

Support staff£11,133

Premises£922

Energy£750

Learning resources£513

Income per pupil£28,667

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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