Blakedown CofE Primary School

About Blakedown CofE Primary School

Parents considering Blakedown CofE Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 95% of the 37 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That confidence is backed up by specific feedback: 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 reception intake, Blakedown received 58 applications for just 26 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.23. All 24 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with more than double the number of total applications, securing a spot is competitive. The school, which has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher H E Beckford-Bond, currently has 186 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so there is some room to grow.

Academically, Blakedown performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Worcestershire local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 4th out of 27 primary schools in the Wyre Forest area, placing it in the top 15% locally. Pupils achieved average scaled scores of 106 in both reading and maths, and 90% reached the expected standard in maths specifically. At the higher standard, 7% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, a graded visit in November 2018, rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in October 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained, a reassuring sign of consistency.

The school offers a solid range of facilities and activities that support both learning and personal development. On site, there are playing fields, a library, a gymnasium, a sensory room and a chapel, plus a Forest School programme. Clubs include Book Club, Coding, Art Club, Eco Club and Film Club, while sports on offer are football, gymnastics, cricket, cross country and dance. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, and Speech, Language & Communication needs. With just 7.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. Given its strong parent satisfaction, above-average results and oversubscribed status, Blakedown is a good fit for families who prioritise a well-regarded village primary with a clear Church of England identity and who are prepared to apply early.

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