
Blackmore Primary School, located in the village of Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex, is a local authority maintained community primary school serving pupils aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 166, the school is nearly at its capacity of 175 students. Situated in a semi-rural area, the school caters to a mixed-gender student body with 75 boys and 91 girls. The school's motto, 'The future is BRIGHTER at Blackmore,' reflects a commitment to nurturing young learners in a supportive and inclusive environment. The school serves a local community, with a small percentage (13.3%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic demographic. Blackmore Primary does not offer nursery classes or a sixth form, focusing exclusively on primary education within a pleasant rural setting.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)