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Blackwood School
Blackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3PH, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
678
Capacity
708
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in achieving 79% of pupils reaching the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and supportive environment. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
99%
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.9%
Asian Indian28.9%
Asian Pakistani6.2%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Other1.8%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Other0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.58086, -1.89445 · B74 3PH
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN148364
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.blackwood-school.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackwood School rated by Ofsted?
Blackwood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 September 2011.
Is Blackwood School a good school?
Blackwood School scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blackwood School?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blackwood School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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