How many pupils does Black Combe Junior School have?

Black Combe Junior School has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Black Combe Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Black Combe Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Black Combe Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Black Combe Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Black Combe Junior School?

Black Combe Junior School is located at Moor Road, Millom, Cumberland, LA18 5DT.

Black Combe Junior School

Moor Road, Millom, Cumberland, LA18 5DT

Requires Improvement

Inspected 2 July 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Black Combe Junior School

Black Combe Junior School is a community school in Millom, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 85 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 85 / 136 (63%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

34.8%

Free school meals

EAL

7.1%

SEN support

15.3%

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)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

18.0%

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.

6.4

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

13.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24

3.55

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£46,226

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,031 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

£9,756

Spend per pupil

£10,765

Income per pupil

43%

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: Moor Road, Millom, Cumberland, LA18 5DT
Phone: 01229772862
Headteacher: Catherine Dennison
Website: www.blackcombe.cumbria.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Black Combe Junior School?: Black Combe Junior School is a community school in Millom, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Black Combe Junior School have?: Black Combe Junior School has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Black Combe Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Black Combe Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).
How does Black Combe Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Black Combe Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Black Combe Junior School?: Black Combe Junior School is located at Moor Road, Millom, Cumberland, LA18 5DT.

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