Blackminster Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 10-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Address | Station Road, WR11 8TG |
| School Website | www.blackminster.worcs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1386830311 |
| URN | 116960 |
School Census
| Total | 252 |
| Girls/Boys | 125/127 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.6%/50.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 07/11/2013 | Good |
| 15/03/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/03/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 October 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 07 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 March 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 31 March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 05 December 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 27 September 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -2.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.0 |
| Maths Progress | -4.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -3.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 70% |
| no | 30% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
The Littletons Church of England Academy
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-10, Gender: Mixed
Address: Farm Lane, , WR11 8TL