The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 13% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
13%
-49.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 54
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Lindsey Slater (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackford, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4ES
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Blackford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackford CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackford CofE Primary School?
Blackford CofE Primary School currently has 54 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackford CofE Primary School take?
Blackford CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackford CofE Primary School?
Blackford CofE Primary School is in Carlisle, CA6 4ES, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackford CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackford CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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