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Black Firs Primary School

Longdown Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4QJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
68%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
365
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Black Firs Primary School

Black Firs Primary School is an academy converter in Congleton, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 365 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cheshire East →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
365 / 280 (130%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

6.5%
Free school meals
0.8%
EAL
2.2%
SEN support
10.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

68%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%
Overall absence
5.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.6
Teachers (FTE)
31.6
Pupils per teacher
15.32
Teaching assistants (FTE)
£38,683
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
0
Teacher vacancies
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,822
Spend per pupil
£5,969
Income per pupil
40%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Longdown Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4QJ
Phone
01260272935
Headteacher
Anna Jones

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Black Firs Primary School?
Black Firs Primary School is an academy converter in Congleton, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Black Firs Primary School have?
Black Firs Primary School has 365 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Black Firs Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
68% of pupils at Black Firs Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Black Firs Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Black Firs Primary School is part of THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Black Firs Primary School?
Black Firs Primary School is located at Longdown Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4QJ.

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