The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Newton-with-Scales, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakfield House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Aurora Keyes Barn School
Independent · 1.5km away
Strike Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Carr Hill High School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Freckleton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School take?
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR4 3RT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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