Black Firs Primary School
URN: 111045 • Congleton CW12 4QJ
Overview
- Name
- Black Firs Primary School
- URN
- 111045
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Casserley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Longdown Road, Congleton CW12 4QJ
Summary
Black Firs Primary School is a community school located in Congleton, Cheshire East, with a capacity of 240 students. The school prioritises fostering an environment where children can develop their skills and interests, encapsulated in their ethos of inspiring children to "be their own superhero." The curriculum is designed to encourage mastery, generosity, independence, and belonging, with a strong emphasis on creating confident and engaged learners.
The school offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and residential trips, such as an annual visit to the Conway Centre in North Wales. Black Firs also provides a breakfast and after-school club, ensuring support for families with extended care options. The school values strong communication with parents and actively invites their involvement in the educational journey.
Black Firs Primary School boasts modern facilities, including a purpose-built Pre-School, outdoor learning spaces, and sports areas. It maintains good links with local secondary schools, particularly Congleton High School, to support students' transition and development. The school is committed to nurturing each child's potential and fostering a sense of community among students and families.
The school offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and residential trips, such as an annual visit to the Conway Centre in North Wales. Black Firs also provides a breakfast and after-school club, ensuring support for families with extended care options. The school values strong communication with parents and actively invites their involvement in the educational journey.
Black Firs Primary School boasts modern facilities, including a purpose-built Pre-School, outdoor learning spaces, and sports areas. It maintains good links with local secondary schools, particularly Congleton High School, to support students' transition and development. The school is committed to nurturing each child's potential and fostering a sense of community among students and families.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Quinta Primary School (68.0)
- Mossley CofE Primary School (66.7)
- Black Firs Primary School (62.4)
- Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School (61.4)
- Havannah Primary School (60.6)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2014-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 240 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 240 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 240 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 240 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 240 |
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