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Blackmore Primary School
Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
166
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where 55% of students meet the expected standard. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 81.0 indicates it outperforms 81% of schools, reflecting overall strong parent satisfaction and community standing. However, only 18% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 22 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other3.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
traveller_irish1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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51.69410, 0.31540 · CM4 0QR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114929
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.blackmore.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackmore Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackmore Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 June 2022.
Is Blackmore Primary School a good school?
Blackmore Primary School scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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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