The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Callaghan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Dark Lane, Newchurch, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7UA
Town setting
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Waterfoot Primary School
Primary · 904m away
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Valley Leadership Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School?
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School take?
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School?
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is in Rossendale, BB4 7UA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rawtenstall Newchurch 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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