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Blackford CofE Primary School

Cumberland, CA6 4ESPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Blackford CofE Primary School

Blackford CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Cumberland, one of 144 state primary schools across the local authority. With just 54 pupils on roll and a capacity of 56, it operates at near-full occupancy, and its size places it among the more intimate settings in the area. In the local landscape, it sits alongside peers such as Jericho Primary School, Irthington Village School and Shankhill CofE Primary School, which rank among the highest-scoring primaries in Cumberland. The school is led by headteacher Lindsey Slater and offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single setting from the earliest years through to the end of primary. Its Church of England character is reflected in the presence of a chapel on site, and the school’s facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, an ICT suite, art studios and a sensory room.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBlackford, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 4ES
HeadteacherLindsey Slater
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils54
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity54 / 56 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Blackford CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.