Where is Blackwater Academy located?

Blackwater Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B33 9BF).

How many pupils attend Blackwater Academy?

Blackwater Academy has around 43 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Blackwater Academy with other schools?

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IndependentData as of May 2026

Blackwater Academy

14 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9BF

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Pupils

Ages

12-20

Capacity

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection

ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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