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Blackrod Primary School
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- Blackrod BL6 5SY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children benefit from a phonics programme expertly delivered by highly trained staff
Success of the Curriculum: Exceptional curriculum enables pupils to achieve extremely well
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn to read accurately and with confidence
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support helps pupils who struggle with phonics to catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils embody 鈥楾he Blackrod Way鈥� and follow effective routines that promote positive learning behaviour
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are adept at adapting their delivery of the curriculum for pupils with SEND
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships between staff and pupils ensure they feel extremely well cared for
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school
Parental Involvement: Parents are consulted frequently about various aspects of school life
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy learning photography or British Sign Language
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils joyfully participate in outdoor learning activities, for example in the school鈥檚 forest area
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the time the school gives them to develop their practice and collaborate
Impact on Student Progress: Staff skilfully design activities to build on pupils' existing knowledge
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors have highly effective processes to ensure an accurate view of the quality of education
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About Us
Blackrod Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 312 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a very successful, well-liked school in Bolton's north-west. Our school received a "excellent" rating from Ofsted during their most recent inspection. Our School featured in the very well received Channel 4 documentary 'The Class of Mum and Dad' which followed a group of our parents who returned to School for a half term to experience at first hand the education their children receive. We think that a love of life and education within a school where students feel cared for, supported, respected, and safe is the secret to our success. We constantly aim for academic achievement and provide all of our students a stimulating and enriching education. We encourage each child to reach their full potential and value each person's individuality, gifts, and talents. Every child is priceless, and it is an honour to contribute to their growth. We want to provide them the abilities, information, fortitude, excitement, and life skills that will enable them to live a fulfilling and contented life. Our staff are high performing professionals who go above and beyond expectations to make a difference to pupils' lives. A National Support School, Blackrod offers expert advice to schools in the Greater Manchester area. We pride ourselves on our educational links and we are strategic partners with a range of schools which helps ensure that our own practice remains outstanding and continually challenges our thinking and practice. We hope that by viewing this website, you will get a sense of what our school is all about.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 25.8 | 24.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% 11 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 11.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 6 | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 9.35% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.84% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blackrod Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1