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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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