The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Oliver Haines (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrow Independent School
Independent · 435m away
Barrowford School
Primary · 669m away
East Lancashire Learning Group
16 plus · 747m away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Independent · 1.3km away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bradley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bradley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School take?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is in Nelson, BB9 6QT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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