Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Address | Vicarage Road West, BL6 5DE |
| School Website | www.blackrodchurchschool.com |
| Telephone | 1204333520 |
| URN | 105211 |
School Census
| Total | 244 |
| Girls/Boys | 114/130 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.7%/53.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 49 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/02/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/02/2012 | Good |
| 20/09/2006 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/02/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/09/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 11 October 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 21 May 2014 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 15 February 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 20 September 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 October 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 103.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.0 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 3.5 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |