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Newfield School
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- Sefton District L23 4TG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils make good progress from their individual starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel understood and behave respectfully, attending school more regularly than before.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders and staff provide opportunities to re-engage pupils in worthwhile learning.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders give teachers purposeful targets and good opportunities for training and development.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching, including for the most able pupils, enhances pupils’ progress across subjects.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are becoming confident and creative, particularly in activities to inspire pupils.
Communication with Parents: School conducts surveys of parents' views and engages when required.
Parent Satisfaction: Too few responses to Ofsted’s Parent View questionnaire; limited insight.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Visible leaders take a genuine interest in pupils' lives and ensure effective safeguarding.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Implemented strong guidance for staff, leading to noticeable improvements in teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders train staff to spot and report concerns; curriculum teaches safety at school and home.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: High expectations for uniform and behavior contribute to a respectful ethos.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure every pupil is protected and supported towards success.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils engaged in cooking and other inspiring activities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Staff create engaging activities, balancing academic needs with interest-driven learning.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Proportion of pupils continuing education and training after school is improving rapidly.
Support for SEND: Staff provide opportunities that re-ignite self-belief and confidence in pupils with complex needs.
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Newfield School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 110 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-16 | 2-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.9 | 7.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | 87 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 98 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 5% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 87 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 103 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.6 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 91 2 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 91 7 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.43% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -12.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 93 3 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 2 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -12 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -17.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.00 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 11.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 38.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.58 | 2.58 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 70% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.34 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 67% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 60% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 2.8 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 26% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 21% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.7% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.38 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 50% | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 42% | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.24% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 64% | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newfield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1