Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Manor Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6LX |
| Phone | 01254667449 |
| Reference Number | 139514 |
Wensley Fold Church of England Primary Academy is performing outstandingly across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. As a newly established academy, it has built on a history of exceptional performance as a primary school. The school provides an engaging and broad curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its students, allowing all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve high outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 473 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.53%
Girls: 49.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 95.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 68.3% |
| Indian | 24.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White, British | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School | |
| 18 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education with high expectations for all pupils.
- Impeccable behaviour and positive attitudes among students.
- Strong personal development opportunities and extracurricular activities.
- Effective strategies for teaching reading and phonics.
- Inclusive approach that supports pupils with SEND.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 70 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 61 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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