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Primary schools in and near Barrowford

All 2 primary schools in Barrowford, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Barrowford

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  1. Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

    Nelson, BB9 6QT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Barrowford average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 17 offers made

    Met the standard at 1188%

    Barrowford 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%Barrowford 9.4%
    Pupils
    121
    Pupils per teacher
    24.2
    View school Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
  2. Barrowford School

    Nelson, BB9 6EA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas

    Results well below the Barrowford average, high absence.

    16 first choices, 19 offers made

    Met the standard at 1150%

    Barrowford 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    11.3%Barrowford 9.4%
    Pupils
    312
    Pupils per teacher
    16.8
    View school Barrowford School

Just outside Barrowford

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Barrowford.

  1. Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

    0.4 miles from Barrowford · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Barrowford average, low absence.

    19 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1157%

    Barrowford 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.8%Barrowford 9.4%
    Pupils
    200
    Pupils per teacher
    18.2
    View school Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
  2. Al-Ikhlaas Primary School

    0.6 miles from Barrowford · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Muslim
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Barrowford 9.4%
    Pupils
    142
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
  3. Bradley Primary School

    0.7 miles from Barrowford · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Barrowford average, low absence.

    62 first choices, 58 offers made

    Met the standard at 1160%

    Barrowford 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.3%Barrowford 9.4%
    Pupils
    417
    Pupils per teacher
    21.4
    View school Bradley Primary School
The big picture

How Barrowford's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in Barrowford

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 1
  • Good: 0 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Barrowford

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 primary schools in Barrowford have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Barrowford, explained

There are 2 primary schools in Barrowford, teaching 433 children. 2 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

58.0% of pupils in Barrowford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

35.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £9,063 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 32.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Barrowford?
There are 2 primary schools in Barrowford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Barrowford?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Barrowford on Eduscope are Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School and Barrowford School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Barrowford?
Barrowford has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 0 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Barrowford ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Barrowford perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Barrowford, 58% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Barrowford primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Barrowford is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Barrowford?
When choosing a primary school in Barrowford, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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