SchoolScoresBlackwood School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Blackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3PH
0121 353 1876 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 September 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sutton Coldfield comparisons use the 20 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sutton Coldfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sutton Coldfield figures pool parents at the Sutton Coldfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
79% — 20 points above the Walsall average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Walsall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 78 |
| Of those, offered a place | 74 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 186 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindens Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadow View Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whetstone Field Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sundridge Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsland Primary School (NC) 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sutton Park Primary 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blackwood School's Ofsted rating?
Blackwood School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 September 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Blackwood School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Blackwood School?
92% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Blackwood School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Blackwood School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 78 families put Blackwood School as their first choice for 90 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 74 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148364.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.