Blackwood School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Address | Blackwood Road, B74 3PH |
| School Website | www.blackwood-school.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1213531876 |
| URN | 148364 |
School Census
| Total | 704 |
| Girls/Boys | 374/330 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.1%/46.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 47 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/09/2011 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/09/2011 | Good |
| 12/11/2008 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11 |
| Reading | 108.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 168 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 77 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 188 |
| As First Preference | 82 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 82 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 83 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 46.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 27.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 46.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 28% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Blackwood Road, , B74 3PL
Manor Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Briar Avenue, , B74 3HX