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Blackmarston School
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Blackmarston School
- Primary
- Hereford HR2 7NX
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| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading is not consistent; staff need more training to deliver phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned a curriculum to meet pupils' needs but implementation is inconsistent.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff training in subjects they teach is lacking, leading to inconsistent pupil learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff training issues hinder consistent teaching of reading, affecting learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use a variety of strategies to help pupils communicate effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some staff lack confidence in managing behaviour, leading to inconsistency.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work with therapists to develop a reading curriculum suited for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective; staff are trained to identify at-risk pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff report concerns, and leaders act on them, ensuring appropriate care plans.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give opinions via Ofsted Parent View, used in inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: School encourages parents' views through Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Teacher Engagement: There is a lack of staff training in delivering the curriculum effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff's lack of training leads to inconsistency in pupil learning outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small minority of staff feel unconfident in managing behaviour well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure all teachers are trained to deliver the reading programme effectively.
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About Us
Blackmarston School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 93 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 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 | 0% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.81% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | 0% | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.61% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well 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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | 0% | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.46% | 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 | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.1 | Well 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 | - | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.94% | 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 | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blackmarston School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1