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Black Combe Junior School
Moor Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5DT, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
85
Capacity
136
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 85, this primary school is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may raise concerns for some parents. However, it performs in the top 83% of schools in the UK for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, indicating a solid foundation despite the lack of higher standard achievements. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 5% of schools, highlighting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.6%
White Other2.4%
Location
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54.20884, -3.27846 · LA18 5DT
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112160
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Combe Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Black Combe Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Black Combe Junior School a good school?
Black Combe Junior School scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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