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Meadowhead Junior School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4QGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,744
of 13,686 nationally

About Meadowhead Junior School

Meadowhead Junior School’s headline KS2 results sit below the local authority average, which is a key point for parents weighing up their options. In the 2023/24 academic year, 45% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Blackburn with Darwen average of 59%. That puts the school 40th out of 52 primaries in the LA, placing it in the bottom half locally and the bottom 50% nationally. Digging into the individual subjects, reading fared best with 67% at expected and an average score of 102, while maths hit 62% at expected with a score of 100. Writing was the weakest area, with 58% at expected and only 2% reaching the higher standard. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2017, with leadership, behaviour, personal development and the quality of education all now rated Good following a graded inspection in 2019 and an ungraded visit in early 2025.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAnglesey Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4QG
HeadteacherJason Newsham
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils216
Free School Meals (FSM)61.6%
School Capacity216 / 240 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingDanceNetballFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadowhead Junior School

Meadowhead Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.