Blackmore Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nine Ashes Road Blackmore Ingatestone Essex CM4 0QR |
| Phone | 01277821528 |
| Reference Number | 114929 |
Blackmore Primary School provides a good quality of education, with outstanding performance in behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development. The school has a clear vision for a bold and adventurous curriculum that equips pupils for future success. Pupils exhibit high levels of empathy and feel safe, supported by a strong commitment from parents and a proactive leadership team. The school's culture promotes respect and inclusivity, with pupils actively involved in decision-making through leadership roles.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 166 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.18%
Girls: 54.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| 2 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 3 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 4 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 5 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 6 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.2% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2021 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective leadership with a strong vision for the school
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- High levels of empathy and respect among students
- Strong commitment from parents to engage in school life
- Good opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities
- Proactive safeguarding arrangements ensuring pupil safety
Areas for Improvement
- Recent adaptations in a few foundation subjects lack regular opportunities for knowledge recall
- Minor variation in what pupils can confidently retrieve and remember in some subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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Ingatestone Infant School
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St Helen's Catholic Junior School
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