Blackwell Primary School
East Grinstead, RH19 3JL · West Sussex · primary school
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68th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 3,700 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blackwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the coming year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Blackwell Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Blackwell Primary School “flourish” and are “keen to learn” within a “welcoming” environment characterised by “warm and respectful” relationships. Leaders have established an “ambitious and broad curriculum” that supports high achievement, particularly in reading, though inconsistencies remain in how curriculum implementation is evaluated and assessed across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate the school’s core values of “responsibility, compassion, courage and respect”, resulting in calm, respectful behaviour where bullying is “rare”.
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge” and use “clear modelling and effective questioning” to help pupils make links with previous learning.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils taught phonics well and provided with “rich and diverse texts” to broaden their experience.
- The school is inclusive, encouraging pupils to explore different cultures and beliefs, while staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors and leaders work effectively together, providing “effective challenge and support” that has contributed to improved key stage 2 outcomes.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure subject leaders consistently evaluate curriculum implementation to identify necessary improvements for pupils’ knowledge acquisition.
- Assessment in some wider subjects is underdeveloped; leaders should ensure it consistently informs staff of how well pupils are learning so they can adapt teaching accordingly.
- Attendance is not yet high enough, although leaders are taking decisive action to improve it.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”, with staff receiving high-quality training and leaders maintaining detailed records and making prompt referrals to external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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