Newfield SchoolOld Bank Lane , Blackburn

Newfield School, based in Blackburn, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Newfield School currently has around 235 pupils on roll, which is about 124% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.5% boys and 28.5% girls. Around 42.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 39.6%. white british pupils make up about 36.2% , followed by indian at 15.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .