Blakedown CofE Primary School, Kidderminster

In its own words: "Welcome to Blakedown CE Primary School - we are a one form entry Church of England primary school serving the area of Blakedown and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on being a school family at the heart of the community. Please navigate to these separate areas via the 'Continue Reading' panel on the right of the page."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Blakedown C.E. Primary School is an important focal point of village life and shares close links with the church and the community. The school offers a warm and family environment for both children and their parents, and it fosters a caring atmosphere for all who attend and visit the school."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Blakedown CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Blakedown CofE Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Blakedown CofE Primary School are Hagley Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); Offmore Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); St Oswald's CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); and Belbroughton CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 89% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Blakedown CofE Primary School.

37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Blakedown CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).

6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (6.2%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Blakedown CofE Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Blakedown Rail Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Drive (opposite), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Blakedown CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).

Blakedown CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Blakedown CofE Primary School are Hagley Catholic High School (1.7 miles) and Haybridge High School and Sixth Form (1.8 miles).