Cedars Primary School

URN: 119222 • Blackburn BB1 8HQ

Overview

Name
Cedars Primary School
URN
119222
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Truman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254261609
Website
Visit
Address
St. James's Road, Blackburn BB1 8HQ

Summary

Cedars Primary School is a community school located in Blackburn, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 416 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to providing an inspiring education in a nurturing setting, as encapsulated in its motto: "To provide inspiring education in a caring place, where every child can flourish and every day is unmissable."

The school offers a range of support services, including a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to assist students with additional needs. Parents can easily reach out to the school for queries regarding their children’s education or for general information through the school office. Cedars Primary also provides a breakfast club and encourages pupils to take on leadership roles, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.

Governance at Cedars Primary is supported by a diverse governing body that includes representatives from staff, parents, and the local community. This structure ensures that the school is well-managed and responsive to the needs of its students and families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
416
Boys
202
Girls
214
FSM %
16.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 416 202 214 420 16.50
2024-09-11 397 192 205 420 16.80
2023-09-11 398 196 202 420 15.30
2022-09-11 398 196 202 420 15.30
2021-09-11 358 171 187 420 13.30
2020-09-11 371 173 198 420 10.90

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