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Blackburn Primary School
Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham S61 2BU
Blackburn Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Rotherham). It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In May 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Attendance, Progress and Environment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is about average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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