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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Acting SEND Coordinator - Anna Jones (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Quinta Primary School (68.0)
- Mossley CofE Primary School (66.7)
- Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School (61.4)
- Havannah Primary School (60.6)
- Buglawton Primary School (57.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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