Blackfell Primary School

A good community school school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackfell Primary School.

Washington, NE371HA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 March 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Knoulberry
Blackfell
Washington, NE371HA
Phone
1919171665
Website
blackfell.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108833
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, NE37 1HA
Website
www.blackfell.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
246 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
169
Free School Meals
33.1% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
169 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together, Growing together"

relationships resilience resourcefulness risk-taking reflection

Blackfell Primary School is not affiliated to any particular religious group.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr Danny Patterson; describes Blackfell as a safe, happy, and inclusive community; highlights partnerships with parents and the five values guiding staff and curriculum; invites families to visit.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and enriching curriculum designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Memorable experiences inside and outside the classroom.

SEND Provision

The school uses an inclusive approach to SEND, with lessons adapted to individual needs, visual timetables and self-regulation strategies, and Emotion Coaching, supported by the Local Offer and SEND Information Report.

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