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Blackford CofE Primary School
Blackford, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4ES, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
54
Capacity
56
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. However, the school's performance in KS2 shows a low percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 13%, which is concerning despite being in the top 100% nationally for expected standards. Limited published data suggests that while parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, academic outcomes may need further improvement.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 13% | Bottom 1% 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 |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
Gypsy/Roma7.4%
Mixed Other3.7%
Location
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54.95328, -2.94525 · CA6 4ES
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112300
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.blackford-school.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackford CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackford CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Blackford CofE Primary School a good school?
Blackford CofE Primary School scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blackford CofE Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blackford CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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