Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy.

Blackburn, BB26LX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Manor Road
Blackburn, BB26LX
Phone
1254667449
Website
wensleyfold.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139514
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Manor Road, Blackburn, BB2 6LX
Website
www.wensleyfold.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
498 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Blackburn
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
454
Free School Meals
10.0% (45 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
3.6 (13.9 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
454 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Make Each Day Count"

Courage Aspiration Compassion Respect Trust

Rooted in God’s love, we grow together in partnership with parents and the extended community, to ensure we make each day count for all.

Head Teacher's Message

On behalf of the pupils, staff, parents and Governors, I would like to welcome you and your family to Wensley Fold Church of England Primary Academy.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design and Technology English Geography History PSHE/Life Education & Citizenship Maths French Music Science Religious Education Oracy Forest School and Environmental Education Christian Distinctiveness

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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