Open State Primary Mixed

Meadowhead Junior School

Anglesey Street, Blackburn, BB2 4QG
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Meadowhead Junior School
Blackburn, BB2 4QG
216 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
61.60% FSM %
112 Boys
104 Girls
About Meadowhead Junior School

Meadowhead Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 216 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Jason Newsham.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Blackburn
Ward Mill Hill & Moorgate
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072990
URN 119121
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Wolski Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Laura Duckworth Governor 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gail Hull Governor 14/06/2024 14/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shama Karolia Governor 15/09/2025 15/09/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Mackey Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Jason Newsham Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Carrie Ramsbottom Governor 30/12/2022 30/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Wolski Governor 06/12/2023 06/12/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meadowhead Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.
Meadowhead Junior School has 216 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Meadowhead Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Meadowhead Junior School is Mr Jason Newsham.
Meadowhead Junior School is at Anglesey Street, Blackburn, BB2 4QG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Meadowhead Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Meadowhead Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jason Newsham
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, BB2 4QG
01254209871
www.meadowheadjuniors.co.uk
Location
BB2 4QG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119121
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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