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Blackbrook Primary School
Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.5 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
240
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 71% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 91.5 indicates it outperforms 92% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
White Other9.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.01383, -3.07563 · TA1 2RA
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN146704
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.blackbrookschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackbrook Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackbrook Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2013.
Is Blackbrook Primary School a good school?
Blackbrook Primary School scores 91.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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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