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Cedars Primary School

Goodgraded 12/11/2019Ages 3–11416 pupilsDoes not apply
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Blackburn, BB1 8HQ
Blackburn with Darwen

Cedars Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. The school has around 416 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/11/2019, Cedars Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Cedars Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Blackburn (BB1 8HQ), Cedars Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/11/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 215%
Expected standard (RWM)15%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake18.9%
Free school meals18.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language94.6%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in BlackburnSee the full area report for BB1 8HQ