Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
URN: 119805 • Preston PR4 3RT
Overview
- Name
- Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119805
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Robinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772684415
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Preston PR4 3RT
Summary
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 210 pupils and currently serves 208 students. The school has a rich history, having been established in 1707, and is committed to fostering a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school’s ethos is rooted in its Christian values, promoting confidence, resilience, and independence among its pupils.
The curriculum at Newton Bluecoat is designed to be engaging and stimulating, aimed at preparing children for future educational challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing creativity and critical thinking, ensuring that each child feels valued and inspired in their learning journey. The nursery, known as Little Blues, provides a solid foundation for early education, continuing through to Key Stage 2.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s approach, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the local church. The headteacher, Mrs Elizabeth Robinson, encourages prospective families to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
The curriculum at Newton Bluecoat is designed to be engaging and stimulating, aimed at preparing children for future educational challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing creativity and critical thinking, ensuring that each child feels valued and inspired in their learning journey. The nursery, known as Little Blues, provides a solid foundation for early education, continuing through to Key Stage 2.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s approach, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the local church. The headteacher, Mrs Elizabeth Robinson, encourages prospective families to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
Useful links
- Website design by Juniper (other)
- Pause Play (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 11.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 106 | 102 | 210 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 218 | 119 | 99 | 210 | 12.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 215 | 119 | 96 | 210 | 11.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 215 | 119 | 96 | 210 | 11.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 211 | 120 | 91 | 210 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 122 | 102 | 210 | 7.70 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.