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Blackburn Primary School
Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2BU, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.8 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
235
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Location
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53.43098, -1.41840 · S61 2BU
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106834
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackburn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackburn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2017.
Is Blackburn Primary School a good school?
Blackburn Primary School scores 37.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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