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Blackwood School

Walsall, B74 3PHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
82 1st-choice / 85 places
Ranking
#4,105
of 13,686 nationally

About Blackwood School

Of the 91 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, a striking 92% said they would recommend Blackwood School to other parents. That's a very strong signal, and it's backed up by the detail: 96% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 98% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally too — for the 2025/26 reception intake, Blackwood received 182 applications for just 85 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.14. Only 82 of those applicants put the school as their first preference, meaning every single first-preference family was offered a place, but the overall demand shows it's a school many families want. Parents also felt well-informed: 98% agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 91% said they're kept up to date on how their child is doing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, B74 3PH
HeadteacherLindsay Charles
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils678
Free School Meals (FSM)5.7%
School Capacity678 / 708 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 91 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 14 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballNetballCross CountryCricketRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackwood School

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