Black Combe Junior School
URN: 112160 • Millom LA18 5DT
Overview
- Name
- Black Combe Junior School
- URN
- 112160
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Dennison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229772862
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moor Road, Millom LA18 5DT
Summary
Black Combe Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Millom, Cumberland, with a current enrollment of 85 pupils and a capacity of 136. The school serves a diverse community and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Approximately 29.4% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school’s dedication to addressing the needs of its community.
The school’s ethos is centered around fostering a love for learning and promoting the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. Black Combe Junior School aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future, offering a well-rounded curriculum that includes both academic and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that pupils understand and appreciate their role within the wider community.
Parents can find more information about the school’s vision, values, and uniform requirements on their official website. Black Combe Junior School strives to engage with families and the local community, creating a collaborative environment that supports the educational journey of each child.
The school’s ethos is centered around fostering a love for learning and promoting the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. Black Combe Junior School aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future, offering a well-rounded curriculum that includes both academic and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that pupils understand and appreciate their role within the wider community.
Parents can find more information about the school’s vision, values, and uniform requirements on their official website. Black Combe Junior School strives to engage with families and the local community, creating a collaborative environment that supports the educational journey of each child.
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Nearby alternatives
- Haverigg Primary School (62.5)
- Waberthwaite CofE School (61.9)
- St James' Catholic Primary School (61.4)
- Captain Shaw's CofE School (56.6)
- Thwaites School (42.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 136
- Pupils
- 85
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 29.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 42 | 43 | 136 | 29.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 49 | 63 | 136 | 34.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 51 | 63 | 136 | 35.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 51 | 63 | 136 | 35.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 125 | 62 | 63 | 136 | 30.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 102 | 56 | 46 | 136 | 31.40 |
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