Blanford Mere Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mimosa Walk Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 7EA |
| Phone | 01384818365 |
| Reference Number | 103792 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 313 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.95%
Girls: 45.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 2 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 3 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 5 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 6 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.8% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-07 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-01-24 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-05-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-11-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-07-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
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0.35 miles |
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Dawley Brook Primary School
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0.61 miles |
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Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
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0.7 miles |
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Maidensbridge Primary School
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0.92 miles |
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Crestwood Park Primary School
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0.97 miles |
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Bromley Hills Primary School
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0.98 miles |
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Glynne Primary School
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1.17 miles |
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The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
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1.22 miles |
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St Mark's CofE Primary School
High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 4DZ |
1.23 miles |
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Dingle Community Primary School
Madeley Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8PF |
1.29 miles |
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Fairhaven Primary School
Barnett Lane, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5PY |
1.38 miles |
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Belle Vue Primary School
Lawnswood Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5BZ |
1.62 miles |
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Red Hall Primary School
Zoar Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2PA |
1.68 miles |
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Straits Primary School
Longfellow Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3EE |
1.84 miles |
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Russells Hall Primary School
Overfield Road, Russells Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2NX |
1.84 miles |
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Brockmoor Primary School
Belle Isle, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3UZ |
1.87 miles |
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Hawbush Primary School
Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3NH |
1.91 miles |
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The King Alfred School
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1.96 miles |
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School
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2.01 miles |
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Roberts Primary School
Roberts Primary School, Robert Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AZ |
2.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kingswinford Academy
Water Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AD |
0.37 miles |
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The Brier School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8QN |
0.94 miles |
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The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, DY6 8QG |
0.95 miles |
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Summerhill School
Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9XE |
1.06 miles |
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Pens Meadow School
Ridge Hill Site, Buckpool Way, Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5ST |
1.44 miles |
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The Wordsley School
Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5SP |
1.63 miles |
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Ellowes Hall Sports College
Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2JH |
2.05 miles |
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Sutton School
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2.31 miles |
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Pegasus Academy
Scotts Green Close, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU |
2.32 miles |
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Bishop Milner Catholic College
Bishop Milner Catholic College, Burton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3BY |
2.68 miles |
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Wombourne High School
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BJ |
2.71 miles |
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Priory Park Community School
Meadow Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JY |
2.88 miles |
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Beacon Hill Academy
High Arcal Drive, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1BP |
2.96 miles |
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St James Academy
St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JE |
3 miles |
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Thorns Collegiate Academy
STOCKWELL AVENUE, QUARRY BANK, BRIERLEY HILL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 2NU |
3.05 miles |
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The Link Academy
Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB |
3.11 miles |
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King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1TD |
3.14 miles |
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The Dormston School
Mill Bank, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN |
3.14 miles |
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Ridgewood High School
Park Road West, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3NQ |
3.19 miles |
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The Old Park School
Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2JY |
3.21 miles |