Blackwater Academy

Blackwater Academy is an independent, mixed-gender school located at 14 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, serving students aged 12 to 20. It operates without a religious character and does not provide boarding facilities. The school has a capacity of 60 pupils and currently enrolls approximately 43 students. Blackwater Academy emphasizes a uniform policy for students in Years 7-11, reflecting a structured and disciplined learning environment. The school has undergone recent Ofsted inspections, with the latest rating being 'Requires Improvement' as of February 2025, following a previous 'Good' rating in 2022. The academy is focused on accommodating a growing number of learners and has plans for facility expansion to better serve its student body.