Meadowhead Junior School
URN: 119121 • Blackburn BB2 4QG
Overview
- Name
- Meadowhead Junior School
- URN
- 119121
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Dugdale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254209871
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Anglesey Street, Blackburn BB2 4QG
Summary
Meadowhead Junior School is a community primary school located in Blackburn, Lancashire, catering to 216 pupils with a capacity for 240. The school promotes a nurturing environment where high aspirations and personal development are central to its ethos. The mission statement emphasizes the importance of knowledge acquisition, self-pride, and active participation in school life, aiming to prepare students for secondary education and future success.
The school has recently received positive feedback from its Ofsted inspection in January 2025, highlighting its commitment to providing a high-quality education for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Inspectors praised the ambitious and engaging curriculum, the strong sense of community, and the effective leadership that drives continuous improvement.
Meadowhead Junior School places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and respectful environment for its students, encouraging creativity and independence. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents and the wider community to ensure that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
The school has recently received positive feedback from its Ofsted inspection in January 2025, highlighting its commitment to providing a high-quality education for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Inspectors praised the ambitious and engaging curriculum, the strong sense of community, and the effective leadership that drives continuous improvement.
Meadowhead Junior School places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and respectful environment for its students, encouraging creativity and independence. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents and the wider community to ensure that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 61.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 112 | 104 | 240 | 61.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 112 | 100 | 240 | 65.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 213 | 114 | 99 | 240 | 62.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 213 | 114 | 99 | 240 | 62.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 211 | 108 | 103 | 240 | 55.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 227 | 117 | 110 | 240 | 44.90 |
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