Newfield School

Newfield School has successfully maintained its status as a good school, with pupils displaying pride in their academic and personal achievements. The supportive environment fosters positive relationships between pupils and staff, which is particularly beneficial for those who have faced disrupted education before joining the school. While the curriculum offers a broad range of subjects and opportunities, there are still some areas where clarity in knowledge progression needs enhancement. Overall, the school ensures a caring atmosphere that allows for effective learning and personal growth.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve a broad range of nationally accredited qualifications.
• The school has a warm and friendly atmosphere that helps pupils feel valued.
• Staff demonstrate commitment to pupils' emotional and behavioural development.
• Reading is prioritized, with pupils given ample opportunities to engage with texts.
• The curriculum is ambitious and designed with consideration for SEND pupils.
• Strong collaboration exists among staff, promoting a culture of support.
• Pupils develop essential skills for future work and education through diverse experiences.

Areas for Improvement

• In a small number of subjects, the knowledge progression for pupils is unclear.

In 2024–25 pupils at Newfield School attended 77.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 56.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 20.3% of pupils at Newfield School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Newfield School had 5.5 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Newfield School had 129 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Newfield School received £31,327 and spent £31,025 for each of its 129 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £674,000 (£5,228 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Newfield School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Newfield School is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Newfield School last inspected by Ofsted?

Newfield School was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Newfield School have?

Newfield School has 129 pupils on roll.

What age range does Newfield School cover?

Newfield School for pupils aged 5 to 16.

What are Newfield School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.8, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

What are Newfield School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Newfield School?

Newfield School is at Edge Lane, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 4TG.