Blakedown CofE Primary School, based in Kidderminster, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Blakedown CofE Primary School currently has around 186 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.5% boys and 56.5% girls. Around 7.5% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 3JN |
| Website: | http://www.blakedowncofeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01562700243 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs H E Beckford-Bond |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116784 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/11/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 186 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.10% | 149 |
| White and Asian | 5.40% | 10 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakedown CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Blakedown DY10 3JN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Catholic High School Brake Lane , DY8 2XL | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hagley Catholic High School Brake Lane , DY8 2XL | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form Brake Lane , Hagley DY8 2XS | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form Brake Lane , Hagley DY8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexander Patterson School Park Gate Road , Wolverley DY10 3PU | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.