Blackford CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Cumberland). It has about 50 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In May 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Finances.
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Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low.
Progress:About average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is poor and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment:There is no attainment information for this school.
Disadvantaged pupils:There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.