Special Announcement

Newfield - New Satellite Provision

Parent Notification from Rachel Kay, Headteacher - 14th April 2026 :

I am pleased to share an important development in the future of our wonderful school. We have been given the opportunity to expand our provision through the creation of a new satellite site, which is currently known as the Stansfeld Centre. This expansion reflects the growing trust in the high quality support we provide for children with special educational needs within Blackburn and Darwen.

The new site, located in Blackburn Central, will accommodate 60 pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4, with a particular but not necessarily exclusive focus on supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). This development will allow us to offer specialist places to more children who need and deserve the right environment to thrive.

As part of this process, there will be a full statutory consultation, ensuring that all stakeholders have the opportunity to contribute their views. This ensures the expansion follows the required legal and regulatory steps.

To support the children at the satellite site Newfield will also be recruiting additional staff who represent our existing core values and skills. This will ensure that the high standards of care, teaching, and support that define our school are fully maintained across both sites.

Further information will be shared in due course.