Located in Bromsgrove, Blackwell First School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blackwell First School currently has around 151 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 2.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.6%.
| Address: | St Catherine's Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1BN |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anna Moss |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116665 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 151 |
| Number of Boys: | 77 |
| Number of Girls: | 74 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE First School Hewell Road , Barnt Green B45 8NG | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Old Birmingham Road , Lickey B45 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Hill College Spirehouse Lane , Blackwell B60 1QD | - not rated | 212 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Uplands Community Home 33 Greenhill , Blackwell B60 1BL | - not rated | 525 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Grange School Old Birmingham Road , B60 1NP | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Mount School Birmingham Road , B61 0EP | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.