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Barrowford School

Pendle, BB9 6EAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#10,894
of 13,686 nationally

About Barrowford School

Barrowford School, a state primary in Pendle, Lancashire, produces academic results that sit below the local authority average for its school type. In the most recent Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Lancashire average of 60%. That ten-percentage-point gap places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 26th out of 33 schools in Pendle and in the 79th percentile nationally. While the school's overall Ofsted rating is Good, its exam outcomes suggest that for families prioritising headline attainment, there are stronger-performing options nearby, including Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School, which is rated Outstanding and sits just 0.7 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRushton Street, Barrowford Primary School, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 6EA
HeadteacherRachel Tomlinson
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils327
Free School Meals (FSM)41.3%
School Capacity327 / 420 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingDanceCricketNetballGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Barrowford School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.