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Blackwell First School

Academy converter · Bromsgrove · B60 1BN

Ages 2–9 · 187 pupils · Worcestershire

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Ofsted

Good

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-12-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

187 pupils · 184 places

Pupils on roll
187
Boys / girls
90 / 97
School capacity
184
Capacity fill
187 / 184 (102%)
Free school meals
2.1%
FSM pupils
4
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WORCESTERSHIRE HILLS TRUST
Academy trust
WORCESTERSHIRE HILLS TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Anna Moss

Location

Address
St Catherine's Road, Blackwell
Postcode
B60 1BN
Town
Bromsgrove
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Bromsgrove
Constituency
Bromsgrove
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, 187 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 2.1%.

Open schools in Bromsgrove
24
Primary schools in Bromsgrove
14
Academies among open schools in Bromsgrove
54% (13)
Open schools in B60
12
Primary in B60
7
Open schools in Worcestershire LA
278
Primary in Worcestershire LA
178

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BromsgroveNear B60

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    Ofsted: Good

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    Bromsgrove · B60 1JG · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM7.5%
    • Demand0.97

    1.2 miles away

  • St Andrew's CofE First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

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    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM3.7%
    • Demand0.96

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  • Finstall First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

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    Ages 5–9

    • Absence3.1%
    • FSM2.0%
    • Demand1.02

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  • Meadows First School

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    Ages 4–9

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  • Catshill First School

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    Ages 3–9

    • FSM23.1%

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  • Tardebigge CofE First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

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    Ages 5–9

    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM5.1%
    • Demand0.93

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  • Crown Meadow First School & Nursery

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

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    Ages 2–9

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM7.9%
    • Demand1.03

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Anna Moss
Telephone
01214451622
Website
www.blackwellfirstschool.com/

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