Blackwood School is a primary school in Sutton Coldfield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Blackwood School currently has around 704 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 5.6% 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.
| Address: | Blackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3PH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Tracey Coles |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104211 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 708 |
| Number of Pupils: | 704 |
| Number of Boys: | 353 |
| Number of Girls: | 351 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood School Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwood School Blackwood Road , B74 3PH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PL | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Briar Avenue , Streetly B74 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Primary School Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly School Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon Language College Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crowns School Skip Lane , WS5 3NB | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.