The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 166
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Farrant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Blackmore Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackmore Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackmore Primary School?
Blackmore Primary School currently has 166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackmore Primary School take?
Blackmore Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackmore Primary School?
Blackmore Primary School is in Ingatestone, CM4 0QR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackmore Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackmore Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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