Blakedown CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Birmingham Road Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JN |
| Phone | 01562700243 |
| Reference Number | 116784 |
Blakedown CofE Primary School has effectively maintained the high standards established during its previous inspection. Pupils demonstrate a solid understanding of the school's core values and respond positively to high expectations in both behavior and academic achievement. While a broad and ambitious curriculum is in place, with a focus on personal development and effective teaching strategies, some challenges remain in ensuring all pupils can build on their knowledge and skills optimally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.55%
Girls: 56.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| 2 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 8 | 20 | 28 |
| 6 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.1% |
| White & Asian | 5.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils understand and embody the school's values of respect, peace, and perseverance.
- High expectations for academic achievement lead to positive responses from pupils.
- Effective staff training has improved subject knowledge and teaching methods.
- Strong focus on vocabulary development enhances both written and verbal skills.
- Pupils feel safe and display warm, respectful relationships with staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not used precisely to identify when pupils are ready to advance in their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
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