Newfield School
URN: 104982 • Liverpool L23 4TG
Overview
- Name
- Newfield School
- URN
- 104982
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christian Whelan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01519342991
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edge Lane, Liverpool L23 4TG
Summary
Newfield School is a community special school located in Thornton, Liverpool, catering to 128 pupils with a capacity of 95. The school primarily supports children aged 5-16 who have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, including conditions such as ADHD and Autism. With a strong focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, Newfield aims to help each child reach their potential and become well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at Newfield is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, promoting both academic and personal growth. The school places a significant emphasis on mental health and well-being, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to thrive in their educational journey. Feedback from parents highlights the positive impact of the school's approach, with many noting improvements in their children's confidence and behaviour.
Newfield School fosters a strong sense of community, engaging with parents and carers to create a collaborative environment for learning. The school's mission is to prepare students for future success in both their careers and daily life, instilling values that encourage them to become confident and happy citizens.
The curriculum at Newfield is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, promoting both academic and personal growth. The school places a significant emphasis on mental health and well-being, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to thrive in their educational journey. Feedback from parents highlights the positive impact of the school's approach, with many noting improvements in their children's confidence and behaviour.
Newfield School fosters a strong sense of community, engaging with parents and carers to create a collaborative environment for learning. The school's mission is to prepare students for future success in both their careers and daily life, instilling values that encourage them to become confident and happy citizens.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bank View High School (72.4)
- Millstead School (69.6)
- Rowan Park School (68.5)
- Knowsley Central School (68.3)
- Princes School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 95
- Pupils
- 128
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 72.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 128 | 115 | 13 | 95 | 72.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 110 | 99 | 11 | 95 | 71.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 83 | 7 | 95 | 64.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 83 | 7 | 92 | 64.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 82 | 7 | 92 | 69.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 88 | 80 | 8 | 81 | 68.20 |
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