Blackbrook Primary School

Details

Age Range	5-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Somerset
Address	Ashbourne Crescent, TA1 2RA
School Website	www.blackbrookschool.com
Telephone	1823338138
URN	146704

School Census

Total	240
Girls/Boys	126/114
Girls/Boys Ratio	52.5%/47.5%
% pupils where English not first language	18.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	28
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	12.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/10/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
01/10/2013	Good
02/10/2008	Good

Inspection Date	01/10/2013
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Inspection Date	02/10/2008
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
04 May 2023	School inspection	View
08 January 2019	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	3%
Reading	105
Maths	102
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	50
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	3
Reading	106
Maths	104
Reading Progress	2.5
Writing Progress	0.9
Maths Progress	1.1

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	59%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	13%
Reading	105
Maths	106
Reading Progress	0.2
Writing Progress	1.9
Maths Progress	0.6

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.59%
Total Applications	82
As First Preference	46
As second preference	26
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	29
first preference offers	29
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.37%
Total Applications	86
As First Preference	41
As second preference	28
As third preference	17

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	30
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.62%
Total Applications	92
As First Preference	55
As second preference	24
As third preference	13

Total Offers Made	34
first preference offers	34
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.24%
Total Applications	88
As First Preference	42
As second preference	27
As third preference	19

Total Offers Made	34
first preference offers	34
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.38%
Total Applications	88
As First Preference	44
As second preference	33
As third preference	11

Total Offers Made	34
first preference offers	32
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	2.10%
Total Applications	128
As First Preference	65
As second preference	44
As third preference	19

Total Offers Made	33
first preference offers	31
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	92%
agree	8%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	88%
agree	12%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	72%
agree	28%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	20%
agree	12%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
not applicable	64%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	92%
agree	8%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	60%
agree	8%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
not applicable	32%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	44%
no	56%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	64%
agree	36%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	72%
agree	24%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	80%
agree	20%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	64%
agree	36%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	84%
agree	16%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	72%
agree	28%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	68%
agree	28%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	100%
no	0%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	79.7%
any other white background ethnic origin	10%
indian ethnic origin	2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.3%
african ethnic origin	1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	0.9%
chinese ethnic origin	0.9%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	80.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	10.4%
indian ethnic origin	2.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin	0.8%
african ethnic origin	0.8%
chinese ethnic origin	0.8%

Nearby Schools

Holway Park Community Primary School

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Shakespeare Avenue, , TA1 2JA

Minerva Primary School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Outer Circle, , TA1 2BU