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Blackheath Primary School

Sandwell, B65 9NFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.3×
Oversubscribed
138 apps / 60 places
Ranking
#8,468
of 13,686 nationally

About Blackheath Primary School

Blackheath Primary School sits just below the Sandwell local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 58% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 60%. That places it 51st out of 83 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half locally and the bottom 50% nationally. The school is oversubscribed — 138 families applied for 60 places in 2025/26, with 86 putting it as their first preference — so it clearly holds strong appeal for local parents despite middling headline scores. What stands out is the gap between the school's overall attainment and its progress scores, which are not available in the data, making it hard to judge whether pupils are arriving behind or ahead of national expectations. The most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016 rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision, and an ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed it remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlackheath Primary School Britannia Road, Rowley Regis, Sandwell, B65 9NF
HeadteacherMatthew Hytch
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils460
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity460 / 450 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCricketNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackheath Primary School

Blackheath 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.