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Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 03/11/2022Ages 3–11208 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/11/2022, Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 03/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)59%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake11.2%
Free school meals11.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.2%
Attendance95.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher24.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence11.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Oakfield House School0.8 miAurora Keyes Barn School0.9 miFreckleton Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 miStrike Lane Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 miCarr Hill High SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.6 miTreales Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.4 mi
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