Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
URN: 119122 • BLACKBURN BB2 4TT
Overview
- Name
- Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
- URN
- 119122
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Waddington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254202600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shorrock Lane, BLACKBURN BB2 4TT
Summary
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery, located in Blackburn, serves 160 pupils aged 3 to 7 years. As a community school, it emphasizes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop positive attitudes towards learning. The school prides itself on fostering respect, self-confidence, and good relationships among students, while also promoting physical well-being and environmental responsibility.
The curriculum at Meadowhead places a strong emphasis on reading, with a well-stocked library designed to engage young readers. The recent OFSTED report (December 2022) rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the supportive atmosphere and effective identification of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff are skilled in making necessary adaptations to ensure all children can access the curriculum alongside their peers.
Meadowhead works closely with Meadowhead Junior School, facilitating a smooth transition for Year 2 pupils. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits at any time to experience daily school life. For more information, parents are invited to contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Meadowhead places a strong emphasis on reading, with a well-stocked library designed to engage young readers. The recent OFSTED report (December 2022) rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the supportive atmosphere and effective identification of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff are skilled in making necessary adaptations to ensure all children can access the curriculum alongside their peers.
Meadowhead works closely with Meadowhead Junior School, facilitating a smooth transition for Year 2 pupils. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits at any time to experience daily school life. For more information, parents are invited to contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Tea and Talk To mark 'World Mental Health Day' we spent some lovely time with the children talking about the importance of talking. We have learnt that sharing our thoughts and feelings can help us take care of our mental health. We enjoyed our own (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Junior School Find out more (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 160
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 42.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 160 | 84 | 76 | 180 | 42.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 166 | 79 | 87 | 180 | 47.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 151 | 74 | 77 | 180 | 61.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 151 | 74 | 77 | 180 | 61.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 164 | 80 | 84 | 180 | 55.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 180 | 55.00 |
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