Blakeley Heath Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sytch Lane Wombourne Wolverhampton West Midlands WV5 0JR |
| Phone | 01902893400 |
| Reference Number | 124192 |
Blakeley Heath Primary School has successfully maintained the quality of education identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a commitment to high academic standards. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils thrive. Staff and parents express pride in being part of the 'Blakeley family', emphasizing the school's nurturing culture. While the curriculum is ambitious, some areas require improvement to ensure all activities fully enhance pupils' learning and retention of key knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 348 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.86%
Girls: 49.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| 2 | 22 | 34 | 56 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 5 | 26 | 16 | 42 |
| 6 | 25 | 29 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 01 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong supportive relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement
- Effective phonics instruction enhancing reading skills
- Highly inclusive environment benefiting pupils with special educational needs
- Rich personal development program with diverse enrichment activities
- Good governance providing a balance of support and challenge
Areas for Improvement
- Some wider curriculum activities do not effectively support key learning objectives
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Cherry Trees School
Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0AX |
0.41 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Lindale Drive, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8DZ |
0.56 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Westfield Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BH |
0.58 miles |
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St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
School Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 9DZ |
0.8 miles |
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Wombourne Road, Swindon, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4NB |
0.94 miles |
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Maidensbridge Primary School
Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0HX |
1.28 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Primary School
School Road, Trysull, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 7HR |
1.67 miles |
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Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
New Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9AH |
1.68 miles |
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Dawley Brook Primary School
Dubarry Avenue, Valley Fields, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9BP |
1.97 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Queen Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AQ |
2.06 miles |
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Blanford Mere Primary School
Mimosa Walk, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7EA |
2.11 miles |
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Straits Primary School
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2.14 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
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2.35 miles |
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Springdale Primary School
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2.64 miles |
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Alder Coppice Primary School
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2.74 miles |
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Red Hall Primary School
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2.74 miles |
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Cotwall End Primary School
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2.82 miles |
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Glynne Primary School
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2.82 miles |
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Roberts Primary School
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3.01 miles |
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
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3.02 miles |
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2.16 miles |
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3.66 miles |
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Smestow Academy
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3.73 miles |
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Bishop Milner Catholic College
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3.78 miles |
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton
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3.81 miles |
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The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
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