Blackwell Primary School

About Blackwell Primary School

Blackwell Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mid Sussex community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 324 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 390 places).

Ofsted has rated Blackwell Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Martin, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6617th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 30 in Mid Sussex.

Blackwell Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 29 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Blackwell Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Mid Sussex, Blackwell Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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