Black Firs Primary School

URN: 140981 • Congleton CW12 4QJ

Overview

Name
Black Firs Primary School
URN
140981
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01260272935
Website
Visit
Address
Longdown Road, Congleton CW12 4QJ

Summary

Black Firs Primary School, located in Congleton, Cheshire East, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 365 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 280. The school is committed to fostering an environment where children are encouraged to develop their skills and interests, embodying the ethos of becoming their own superhero through mastery, generosity, independence, and belonging.

The curriculum at Black Firs is designed to engage students in various subjects, including sports, arts, and science, complemented by opportunities for trips and residential visits, such as the annual trip to the Conway Centre in North Wales. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and aims to cultivate confident, independent learners through a supportive and nurturing approach.

Black Firs actively promotes community involvement, welcoming parents and visitors to participate in school activities. The school also offers a dedicated Pre-School program, ensuring a smooth transition for younger children into primary education. With a focus on communication between home and school, Black Firs strives to create a collaborative environment that supports each child's educational journey.

Key details

LA
Cheshire East
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
280
Pupils
365
Boys
184
Girls
181
FSM %
5.80
Open date
2014-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 365 184 181 280 5.80
2024-09-11 367 193 174 280 6.00
2023-09-11 351 181 170 280 5.90
2022-09-11 351 181 170 280 5.90
2021-09-11 346 171 175 280 3.50
2020-09-11 354 182 172 280 4.50

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