Blackrod Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manchester Road Blackrod Manchester Road Blackrod Bolton Lancashire BL6 5SY |
| Phone | 01204333488 |
| Reference Number | 105191 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 312 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.21%
Girls: 46.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 2 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 3 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | 27 | 21 | 48 |
| 5 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 6 | 22 | 19 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2011-12-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-06-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-12-09 | 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 | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | 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 | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Vicarage Road West, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5DE |
0.91 miles |
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Greenstone Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ |
0.97 miles |
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St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1PA |
1.17 miles |
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Holly Road, Aspull, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 1RU |
1.2 miles |
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Aspull Church Primary School
Bolton Road, Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1QT |
1.32 miles |
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Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EW |
1.49 miles |
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Beacon Primary School
Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7AL |
1.53 miles |
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St Mary's RC Primary School
Victoria Road, Horwich, St Mary's Rc Primary School, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EP |
1.56 miles |
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Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6AA |
1.64 miles |
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Claypool Primary School
Salisbury Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6LN |
2.02 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1EL |
2.33 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Rothwell Road, Anderton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9LZ |
2.37 miles |
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Adlington Primary School
Park Road, Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4JA |
2.45 miles |
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Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Railway Road, Adlington, Chorley, PR6 9QZ |
2.49 miles |
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Anderton Primary School
Babylon Lane, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9NN |
2.52 miles |
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1BP |
2.61 miles |
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Rivington Foundation Primary School
Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7SE |
2.75 miles |
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The Gates Primary School
Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA |
2.77 miles |
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Woodfield Primary School
Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NT |
2.84 miles |
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Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU |
3.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lever Park School
Stocks Park Drive, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6DE |
1.52 miles |
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St Joseph's RC High School
Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW |
1.77 miles |
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Rivington and Blackrod High School
Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU |
2 miles |
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Cumberland School
Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RX |
2.04 miles |
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3HD |
3.08 miles |
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Westhoughton High School
Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ |
3.34 miles |
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The Parks School
Market Street, Hindley, Hindley, WN2 3AN |
3.35 miles |
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Progress Schools Wigan
Wigan Youth Zone, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
3.54 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG |
3.63 miles |
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Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS |
3.68 miles |
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Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA |
3.68 miles |
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ |
3.73 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic High School
Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN |
3.81 miles |
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Rumworth School
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP |
4.11 miles |
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Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG |
4.13 miles |
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Standish Community High School
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX |
4.23 miles |
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Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3TL |
4.29 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic High School
Myles Standish Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3LS |
4.39 miles |
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Albany Academy
Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY |
4.49 miles |
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Shevington High School
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB |
4.64 miles |