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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Previous inspection grade Good
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive.
Foundational Skills: Pupils at early stages of learning to read need more support.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery affect student achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and support each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement is variable due to inconsistent curriculum delivery.
Support for Falling Behind: Misconceptions are addressed quickly, but reading support is insufficient.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support provided but achievement is variable.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are encouraged to think about others through charitable work.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs from choir to tag rugby.
Outdoor Facilities: Variety of trips, including residential trips to outdoor activity centres.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching strategies vary; more support needed for consistent delivery.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistencies in teaching affect pupils' learning.
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Black Combe Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 112 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 19% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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I'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the entire faculty, students, parents, and governors at our school. I am immensely proud of our school, the great education we offer, and the possibilities we provide within our fantastic environment as the new head teacher. Every day counts and is a day for learning. To ensure that every one of our kids is prepared to learn throughout their lives is both our privilege and our duty. Our kids are content and self-assured, and they love going to Black Combe every day. The greatest way to experience and comprehend our school is to stop by and speak with us. We would be delighted to give you a private tour. Do not hesitate to schedule an appointment by getting in touch with the institution. The learning environment is cosy and welcoming thanks to the leadership. January 2019. Ofsted
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
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Ofset report Requires Improvement Good Good
Age range 7-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.5 25.8 20.4
Proficient Math 97 108 108
Proficient Read 100 109 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 97 88 97
Reading 100 90 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 19% 46.89% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 4.49% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.1 Below Average
Writing 0.9 Above Average
Maths -4.2 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 4 88 96
Reading 103 2 89 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 62% 17 56.23% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.45% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.4 Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths 2.8 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 101 1 91 94
Reading 101 3 92 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 45% 20 57.28% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 8.48% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3 Below Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths -2.5 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 102 89 93
Reading 104 90 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 65% 54.07% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.75% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 2.3 Above Average
Writing 1.6 Above Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Black Combe Junior School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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