The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a United Reformed Church 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- United Reformed Church
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola McArdle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Row, Barrow, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9AZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barrow URC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow URC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow URC Primary School?
Barrow URC Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow URC Primary School take?
Barrow URC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow URC Primary School?
Barrow URC Primary School is in Clitheroe, BB7 9AZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow URC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow URC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.