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Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School

Ages 4–11116 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Rossendale, BB4 7UA
Lancashire

Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Rossendale, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 116 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Rossendale can view Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Rossendale (BB4 7UA), Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)31%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake55.4%
Free school meals55.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled55%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence21.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in RossendaleSee the full area report for BB4 7UA