Blackwood School
Blackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blackwood School is a primary school in Sutton Coldfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 15th of 25 primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 September 2011, report published 14 October 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Blackwood School is an inclusive, caring school. There is a strong sense of belonging to the family of Blackwood. Pupils feel safe and secure. Staff celebrate the individual talents of pupils, and everyone is challenged to reach their personal best. Across the school, expectations are high, and the academic standards pupils achieve are strong. There is always lots happening across the curriculum, from the annual cultural festival of an Eisteddfod, bringing together performance poetry, dance and singing, to the wide range of sports competitions. In this school, everyone is involved, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's values of 'LEARN' (love, excellence, acceptance, respect and nurture) shine through daily life. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they show kindness and care for one another. Bullying is rare. If this behaviour is seen, staff and pupils work hand in hand to sort out issues calmly. The focus is on restoring positive relationships. The partnership with parents and carers is notable. Parents get involved in school life through workshops, assemblies and celebration events. Together, school and parents work successfully to build well-rounded pupils who are prepared for their future endeavours.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is under review and staff expertise is less consistent. This means that pupils make less progress in these subjects than in others. The school should continue to build subject knowledge in all areas so that pupils build their knowledge securely across the whole curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
677 pupils on roll, with places for 708
Schools near Blackwood School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| Manor Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Lindens Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Meadow View Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whetstone Field Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lindsay Charles
- Phone
- 01213531876
- Address
- Blackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3PH
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 148364
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.