The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 20.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Ellis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Craven High School
Secondary · Very close
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Primary · 775m away
Coates Lane Primary School
Primary · 864m away
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 959m away
Salterforth Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kelbrook Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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