- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
33 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.1
Schools in BB18
A postcode district in Lancashire
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: BB18 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries117 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All BB18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BB18
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BB18
7 in BB18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
9 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 96
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Barnoldswick, BB18 5EN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
9 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 119
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Top Secondary Schools in BB18
1 in BB18, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
90 first choices, 100 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 528
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Nurseries in BB18
3 in BB18, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Futures Day Nursery
Barnoldswick, BB18 5EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Earby Springfield Nursery and Extended Childcare Services
Barnoldswick, BB18 6SJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Pendle Nursery
Barnoldswick, BB18 6AQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BB18, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good7
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BB18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BB18 has 11 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BB18
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BB18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BB18?
BB18 has 11 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BB18?
The highest-ranked schools in BB18 on Eduscope are Gisburn Road Community Primary School, Kelbrook Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in BB18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in BB18 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.