Our 2024 staff survey:
94% of our staff are proud to work at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy. 87% of staff at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy agree that their line manager listens to and values their opinions.
Hear from our teachers
"We believe that every child who attends our school will be academically and socially equipped for success at secondary school and, beyond that, in a career of their choice or university."
Natalie Rankin, Principal
"At Ark Blacklands we put children at the heart of everything we do."
Diana Jones, Phase Lead
"Ark Blacklands is a welcoming, high-achieving and supportive school to work at. There are plentiful, quality training and development opportunities but, best of all, children that make you smile everyday."
Nicole Bradbury, Class Teacher
"The pupils are at the heart of everything we do at Blacklands. It's wonderful to work with such a dedicated, supportive team."
Beth Tooze, Class Teacher & Reading Lead
A diverse and inclusive school
We have committed to delivering a series of commitments as part of a longer-term diversity and inclusion strategy.
