Black Combe Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Address | Moor Road, LA18 5DT |
| School Website | www.blackcombe.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1229772862 |
| URN | 112160 |
School Census
| Total | 111 |
| Girls/Boys | 62/49 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 55.9%/44.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 38 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 15/01/2019 | Good |
| 07/05/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/05/2014 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 02 July 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 29 June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 07 December 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 July 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 June 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 19 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 97 |
| Reading Progress | -2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -4.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | 2.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
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