Barnacre Road Primary School
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Barnacre Road Primary School
Barnacre Road Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Ribble Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Barnacre Road Primary School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Jessica Molyneux, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Barnacre Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barnacre Road Primary School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ribble Valley, Barnacre Road Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Barnacre Road, Longridge, Ribble Valley, PR3 2PD |
| Headteacher | Jessica Molyneux |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.0% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barnacre Road, Longridge
Ribble Valley, PR3 2PD
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