- What did Ofsted judge Blackford CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?
- Ofsted judged Blackford CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend Blackford CofE Primary School?
- Blackford CofE Primary School has 60 pupils on roll.
- What ages does Blackford CofE Primary School take?
- Blackford CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
- Where is Blackford CofE Primary School located?
- Blackford CofE Primary School is located in Carlisle, CA6 4ES, Cumberland.
- How do I apply to Blackford CofE Primary School?
- Blackford CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
- Does Blackford CofE Primary School have a religious character?
- Yes — Blackford CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How are Reception places decided at Blackford CofE Primary School?
- When Blackford CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are in Public Care or who have been adopted — Children who are in Public Care or who have been adopted (or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order) but were formerly in Public Care. This also includes children who were previously in Public Care outside of England. A child in public care is defined as a child who is looked after by the Local Authority within the meaning of section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989; 2. Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category; 3. Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children, and 3 further criteria.
- What is the largest ethnic background at Blackford CofE Primary School?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85% of pupils at Blackford CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.