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Black Firs Primary School
Longdown Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4QJ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.1 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
365
Capacity
280
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
130%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving 68% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. However, there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11 in the Cheshire East area.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2013Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 British93.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.16960, -2.24429 · CW12 4QJ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN140981
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.black-firs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Firs Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Black Firs Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2013.
Is Black Firs Primary School a good school?
Black Firs Primary School scores 45.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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