Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

StatePrimary

OutstandingPrimaryAges 4–11627 pupils

Osborne Close, TN34 2HUWebsite01424429279

Outstanding627 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils627

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

627 / 630 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Mary Quinn

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Mar 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 85%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 7.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Other46 pupils (38%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder32 pupils (27%)

Speech, Language & Communication16 pupils (13%)

Not Assessed10 pupils (8%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (2%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)29

Teaching assistants (FTE)30

Support staff (FTE)44

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils627

Free school meals21.4%

English as additional language13.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British81.7%

White Other3.8%

Asian Other2.6%

Mixed White & African2.2%

Other2.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.8%

Mixed Other1.6%

Indian1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Black African1.0%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Bangladeshi0.3%

Unclassified0.2%

Pakistani0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Trust Performance

Ark Schools

KS4

Attainment 846.6

Progress 80.19

EBacc entry64.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,416

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,984 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,596

Support staff£1,305

Premises£170

Energy£45

Learning resources£208

Income per pupil£5,425

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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