Blackford CofE Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Blackford
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4ES
Phone 01228674614
Reference Number 112300

Description

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Blackford Church of England (CofE) Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive, and caring educational institution located in the village of Blackford, Cumbria, United Kingdom. The school's postcode is CA6 4ES. Some key facts about Blackford CofE Primary School include:

  • A vision of nurturing each child's unique potential, promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth
  • Educates children aged 4 to 11 years, organized into 3 key stages: Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception), Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2), and Key Stage 2 (Year 3 to Year 6)
  • Offers children the opportunity to grow spiritually through a close partnership with St. Mary's Church, where weekly collective worship takes place
  • Established a strong reputation for high academic attainment, creative teaching methods, and a modern, curriculum-oriented curriculum that includes computer skills and outdoor learning
  • Within close proximity to the picturesque Lake District National Park, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities, educational trips, and fostering appreciation for the environment.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 51
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.94%
Girls: 47.06%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 7
2 9
3 5
4 7
5 4
6 6

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2018-06-20
Date Description Report
2018-05-23 Short inspection Short inspection
2014-05-01 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2013-05-08 Monitoring visit Monitoring visit
2013-01-15 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2010-10-12 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-09-18 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2004-01-12 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 17% Upgrade Upgrade

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 106 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 104 Upgrade Upgrade

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)

How many students meet the standards

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.

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.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 6 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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GCSE Attainment

Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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