Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Shorrock Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4TTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2016, report published 7 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Pupils skip happily into school each day. There is always a member of staff to welcome them warmly as they arrive. Pupils who are new settle in very quickly, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children in the early years develop confidence because they feel secure. Parents had many positive things to say about the school. Leaders and staff want pupils to try their best at all times, both in their work and in their behaviour. Right from the start, children learn how to listen carefully and to be 'ready for learning'. Pupils stay focused on their lessons because teachers know how to make learning interesting. All of this helps pupils to achieve well, including those with SEND. Pupils understand the school rules and follow them well. For example, they know that running is for outdoors, whereas indoors, they must walk quietly. Even when exciting things happen, such as a visit from Father Christmas, they behave sensibly. Pupils feel happy and safe. Adults put a swift stop to bullying should it ever occur. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils' wider development. For example, pupils can take on special responsibilities as school council members, or as lunchtime helpers. They contribute to community life when they sing in the local supermarket. Pupils learn about diversity and difference in ways that are appropriate to their age. Pupils feel and are safe in school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not provide enough opportunities for pupils to make connections between their current learning and their earlier learning. This prevents pupils from developing a deep understanding of key concepts in these subjects. Leaders must ensure that in all subjects, the curriculum helps pupils to understand key ideas so that they can apply their knowledge in an increasing range of situations.
Pupil numbers and mix
169 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Griffin Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Waddington
- Phone
- 01254202600
- Address
- Shorrock Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4TT
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119122
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.