Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Preston

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Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Preston, PR4 3RT

208 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

11.60% FSM %

106 Boys

102 Girls

About Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Preston, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 208 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Robinson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Fylde
Parliamentary Constituency	Fylde
Ward	Rural East Fylde
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072046
URN	119805
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Tim Walker	Chair of Governors	31/01/2024	30/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Armer	Governor	29/10/2024	28/10/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Father Shaun Baldwin	Governor	10/01/2024	09/01/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Christopher Bannister	Governor	21/11/2024	20/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola Booth	Governor	20/03/2023	19/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matt Cousins	Governor	16/12/2024	15/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Croft	Governor	10/03/2023	09/03/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Victoria Elliot	Governor	21/11/2024	20/11/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Steve Kirkham	Governor	23/05/2022	22/05/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Andy Lang	Governor	20/09/2024	19/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Robinson	Governor	01/01/2022	31/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Claire Singleton	Governor	31/01/2024	30/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School have?

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School has 208 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is Mrs Elizabeth Robinson.

Where is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School located?

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Newton-with-Scales, Preston, PR4 3RT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School currently open?

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Elizabeth Robinson

School Lane, Newton-with-Scales, Preston, PR4 3RT

01772684415

www.newton.lancsngfl.ac.uk/

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 119805

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026