The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 327
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Tomlinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Rushton Street, Barrowford Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrow Independent School
Independent · 580m away
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 669m away
East Lancashire Learning Group
16 plus · 825m away
Bradley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Independent · 1.4km away
Bradley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barrowford School's Ofsted rating?
Barrowford School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrowford School?
Barrowford School currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrowford School take?
Barrowford School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrowford School?
Barrowford School is in Nelson, BB9 6EA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrowford School have a sixth form?
No, Barrowford School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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