Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
121
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(15/07/2021)
Full Report - All Reports
72%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Primrose Hill
Blackwell
Alfreton
DE55 5JG
01773811281

School Description

This is a happy school. Pupils say that they are safe and very well cared for. They accept responsibility and are proud of their school. Pupils are thoughtful, polite and respectful. Their behaviour is good. They play sociably at breaktimes and enjoy each other’s company. Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ learning. Pupils meet these expectations. They apply themselves well and make good progress in their learning. They take pride in their work and achievements. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say that there is no bullying. Pupils are confident to share their concerns with a member of staff. They know that staff would deal with any issues promptly and effectively. All parents and carers who responded to the Ofsted survey, Parent View, would recommend the school. They all commented very positively about their children’s experiences at school, with one parent, expressing the views of many, writing, ‘This is a wonderful school where all staff genuinely care about the children and families. Children are pushed appropriately in their learning, and achievements are celebrated. It feels a very inclusive school where everyone has equal chances and opportunities.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders and governors lead with a strong moral purpose. The school’s motto, ‘Unlocking potential, providing opportunities, achieving goals’, is lived out. Parents and staff say that the school has improved since the previous inspection. Leaders have raised expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour. The quality of education is good. Pupils experience a broad and ambitious curriculum. Leaders have reviewed the curriculum. Some subject curriculums, for example mathematics, include the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn and when they should learn it. Leaders have made sure that in these subjects, plans enable pupils to build learning from one year to the next. In mathematics, learning is well planned. The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced. Teachers have good subject knowledge. Pupils build on their learning and regularly revisit topics. Most pupils enjoy mathematics and know its value. As one pupil said, ‘It is important for most aspects of life.’ The curriculum plans in some subjects are more advanced than in others. For example, leaders’ plans to put in place an improved curriculum in computing has been delayed by the pandemic. In some subjects, such as history and art, for example, curriculum plans are less precise and do not identify the key knowledge that leaders want pupils to learn over time. Leaders make sure that reading is a priority across the school. Pupils begin to learn to read when they start school in the early years. Phonics is taught well. Staff use consistent techniques when helping pupils to sound out words. They support those pupils who are at risk of falling behind. Parents are provided with guidance to help them when reading with their children at home. Younger pupils enjoy story time. Older pupils speak knowledgably about their favourite authors. They use their class reading book to support their writing and topic learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The SEND coordinator works closely with teachers to provide any additional support that these pupils may need. This approach helps staff adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of these pupils. Parents of children with SEND appreciate the support their children receive. Pupils behave themselves well. Older pupils are mature and keen to learn. They are focused and there is very little off-task behaviour. Younger pupils are enthusiastic to learn. Leaders’ analysis of behaviour shows that pupils’ attitudes and behaviour have improved significantly since the previous inspection. Staff make sure that pupils are provided with a wide range of opportunities to support their personal development. They try and meet the school’s Blackwell ‘charter of opportunities’. The pandemic has affected some of this provision. However, staff have ensured that pupils have benefited from recent trips. Pupils also enjoyed a recent visit from some university students with their prototype solar car. Pupils have previously built links with the local community through charity fundraising and visiting a care home. Governors aspire for the school to be an even stronger part of the local community. Governors and senior leaders are mindful of and support the well-being of staff. They consider staff workload when introducing changes that benefit pupils. Governors are very supportive yet appropriately challenging of senior leaders. They look out for senior leaders’ well-being. Staff appreciate leaders’ consideration and support, especially during the pandemic. Staff are proud to work at the school.

Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>24, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>38, "strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>95, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021
Yes No {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-07-2021

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