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Blackwell First School

Bromsgrove, B60 1BNPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Blackwell First School

Blackwell First School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a solid foundation for any family considering it. However, the detail beneath that headline tells a more nuanced story. The school’s overall effectiveness may have settled at Good, but inspectors awarded the highest possible mark of Outstanding in three of the four sub-categories: personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The early years provision was also rated Outstanding. This pattern suggests a school that excels in nurturing character and running smoothly, even if the quality of education itself is rated Good. The previous inspection in 2011 had rated the school Outstanding overall, so this represents a slight step back on that single measure, but the consistency of Outstanding grades across the other domains is striking. For a small first school with just 171 pupils, these are strong signals about the day-to-day experience children receive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Catherine's Road, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove, B60 1BN
HeadteacherAnna Moss
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils171
Free School Meals (FSM)1.2%
School Capacity171 / 184 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballSwimmingCricketGymnasticsCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Source: blackwellfirstschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackwell First School

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