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Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Off Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8AB, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.8 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
100
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although only 40% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. While it ranks in the top 93% nationally for expected progress, there is a notable absence of students achieving the higher standard. The school serves a small community of around 100 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment for families.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2022Quality 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% 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 British95.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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52.76049, -1.51192 · DE11 8AB
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145084
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.blackfordbyschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2022.
Is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores 11.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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