Meadowhead Junior School
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, BB2 4QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Meadowhead Junior School is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 46th of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2019, report published 10 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
This is a nurturing school. Pupils and staff share an increasing sense of belonging. Parents and carers receive a warm welcome and value the opportunities to participate in events such as coffee and cake workshops. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has recently improved its curriculum to ensure it is appropriately ambitious for pupils. However, weaknesses in the previous curriculum mean several pupils have developed gaps in their learning over time. These pupils are not as well prepared for the next stage of education as they should be. Pupils said that they feel happy and safe in school. Staff create a calm and purposeful environment where pupils can learn with minimal distraction. Pupils have opportunities to reflect on their actions and learn from any mistakes they may have made. The school provides a varied offer of extra-curricular clubs, such as sports, crafts and music. Pupils enjoy various roles and responsibilities. For example, they can serve as prefects and act as representatives on the values committee. This enables them to increasingly take ownership of their learning and behaviours.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, several pupils have gaps in their knowledge due to weaknesses in the previous curriculum. This makes it difficult for them to make connections with prior learning when they learn new content. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies accurately, so gaps in pupils' learning are identified and addressed.
- Pupils' attendance rates are low. This means they miss out on learning opportunities. They develop gaps in their knowledge, which has a negative impact on their achievement. The school should further refine its attendance strategy, so it is more successful in removing the barriers that lead to absence from school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
201 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Meadowhead Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| 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 | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jason Newsham
- Phone
- 01254209871
- Address
- Anglesey Street, Blackburn, BB2 4QG
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119121
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.