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Blackfell Primary School

Sunderland, NE37 1HAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#7,772
of 13,686 nationally

About Blackfell Primary School

Blackfell Primary School is a state primary in Sunderland with a current roll of 147 pupils against a capacity of 246, meaning it is running at around 60% full. That spare capacity is notable in a local area where many primaries are heavily subscribed. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of roughly 24%. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 24 applications for 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.6 to 1 suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school isn't yet full overall. The headteacher is Danny Patterson, and the school has a non-religious character. It also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may be a practical draw for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKnoulberry, Knoulberry Washington, Washington, Sunderland, NE37 1HA
HeadteacherDanny Patterson
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils147
Free School Meals (FSM)34.0%
School Capacity147 / 246 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsNetballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: blackfell.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Blackfell Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.