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Meadowhead Junior School
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QG, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 93% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as only 40% of students meet the expected standards, and none reach the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive but potentially improvable experience for families.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
School keeps me informed
70%
My child makes good progress
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School has high expectations
70%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
50%
Behaviour is good
50%
Progress is communicated
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
Black African6.5%
White Other5.1%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
Asian Other3.2%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.72895, -2.50696 · BB2 4QG
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119121
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.meadowheadjuniors.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadowhead Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Meadowhead Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is Meadowhead Junior School a good school?
Meadowhead Junior School scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Meadowhead Junior School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Meadowhead Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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