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Blacko Primary School
Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
101
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a commendable 75% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Additionally, the school has a LocaleIQ score of 73.8, indicating it outperforms 74% of schools. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking high-achievement pathways.
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Last inspected: 5 January 2012Older 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Location
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53.86836, -2.21434 · BB9 6LS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN145816
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.blacko.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blacko Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blacko Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 January 2012.
Is Blacko Primary School a good school?
Blacko Primary School scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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