Black Combe Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Millom, North West LA18 5DT · Cumberland
#1993 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#14357 of 15,697 nationally
About Black Combe Junior School
Black Combe Junior School is a local authority primary located in Millom, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 89 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 17.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1993rd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (25th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 89; capacity filled 65.4%.
There are 8 schools in Millom; Black Combe Junior School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)50%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)34.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Black Combe Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 89
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 34.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 65.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 50%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Black Combe Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Millom Infant School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
50 students · 740 m away
Millom School
Millom · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
476 students · 754 m away
St James' Catholic Primary School
millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students · 990 m away
Haverigg Primary School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 1.4 km away
Askam Village School
Askam-in-furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students · 5.4 km away
Thwaites School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
28 students · 5.6 km away
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Askam-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students · 6.1 km away
Burlington CofE School
Kirkby-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students · 7.1 km away
Dowdales School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students · 8.2 km away
George Romney Junior School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
75 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Halebank CofE Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
Grasmere CofE Primary School
Ambleside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
89 students
Byley Primary School and Nursery
Middlewich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
88 students
Alston Primary School
Alston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Storth CofE School
Milnthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
88 students
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
88 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Combe Junior School a good school?
Black Combe Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 17.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1993 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Black Combe Junior School rank in North West?
Black Combe Junior School ranks #1993 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #14357 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Black Combe Junior School?
Black Combe Junior School had 89 students in 2025.
Is Black Combe Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Black Combe Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Black Combe Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Black Combe Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.