The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 61.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Jason Newsham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Secondary · 687m away
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Primary · 722m away
Fernhurst Secondary SEBD School
Special school · 874m away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 877m away
Bank Hey School
Special school · 877m away
Eden School
Free school · 957m away
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadowhead Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Meadowhead Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadowhead Junior School?
Meadowhead Junior School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadowhead Junior School take?
Meadowhead Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meadowhead Junior School?
Meadowhead Junior School is in Blackburn, BB2 4QG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadowhead Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Meadowhead Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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