Blackwell First School

Blackwell First School, located in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 171 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 184. The school is dedicated to educating the whole child, promoting happiness, health, and the development of essential life skills alongside academic success. The ethos is built on fostering respectful and responsible citizens, confident learners, and aspirational individuals.

The curriculum at Blackwell First School emphasizes a stimulating and creative approach, focusing on foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and mathematics. It integrates personal and social development through a rolling programme of whole school topics that encourage community engagement and citizenship. Additionally, the school incorporates outdoor learning through its Forest School initiative and promotes social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education (SMSC).

Parents are encouraged to stay informed through the ParentApp, ensuring they receive timely updates and news from the school. Blackwell First School aims to create a supportive community environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.