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OpenURN 132051

Newfield School

Community special school · Blackburn · BB1 2PW

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Age range

Ages 4–19

Pupils

242

Local authority

Blackburn with Darwen

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 4–19, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 242 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 45.6%.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB1
37
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BlackburnNear BB1

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
132051

Location

Address
Old Bank Lane, Off Shadsworth Road
Postcode
BB1 2PW
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
242
Boys / girls
176 / 66
School capacity
190
Capacity fill
242 / 190 (127%)
Free school meals
45.6%
FSM pupils
94
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01254588600
Website
www.newfield.org.uk

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