Black Firs Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Black Firs Primary School.

Congleton, CW124QJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
5 November 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Longdown Road
Congleton, CW124QJ
Phone
1260272935
Website
black-firs.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140981
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Longdown Road, Congleton, CW12 4QJ
Website
http://www.black-firs.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
280 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
367
Free School Meals
7.1% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
367 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring our children to be their own superhero!"

Mastery Generosity Independence Belonging

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Anna Jones describes Black Firs as a nurturing, child-centered primary school in Congleton that aims to help every child reach their potential, fosters independence and a love of learning, offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, and works closely with parents to ensure good communication and partnerships.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Extra Curricular Clubs

Facilities

Astro Turf area Two netball courts Large playground Woodland area for forest school Purpose-built Pre-School building

Curriculum Highlights

Early Years Curriculum English Maths Science Art & Design Computing Design & Technology Geography History Languages Music Physical Education Religious Education RSHE Personal Development Outdoor learning/Forest School Arts Week Residentials

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am to the start of the school day; After School Club runs until 6pm after school.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes high quality first teaching, differentiation and group interventions, support from outside agencies when needed (eg CEAT, Educational Psychologists, SaLT, etc.), and Play Therapy available in school via eCP; referrals can be made through the class teacher or the school's SENDCo.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information is available via the school's Admissions page; includes in-year admissions and Reception admissions processed through Cheshire East Admissions. For comments on admissions proposals, refer to the Admissions Consultation pages. See also Admissions Policy documents linked on the site.

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