How many pupils does Barrowford School have?

Barrowford School has 327 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barrowford School's Ofsted rating?

Barrowford School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 March 2022).

How does Barrowford School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Barrowford School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Barrowford School?

Barrowford School is located at Rushton Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA.

Barrowford School

Rushton Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA

Good

Inspected 2 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

327

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Barrowford School

Barrowford School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 327 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 327 / 420 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44.2%

Free school meals

15.1%

EAL

15.6%

SEN support

19.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

11.3%

Overall absence

40.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.93

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

21.99

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

£41,493

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,357 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.69

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,475

Spend per pupil

£8,354

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Rushton Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA
Phone: 01282615644
Headteacher: Rachel Tomlinson
Website: http://www.barrowford.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barrowford School?: Barrowford School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Barrowford School have?: Barrowford School has 327 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barrowford School's Ofsted rating?: Barrowford School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 March 2022).
How does Barrowford School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Barrowford School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Barrowford School?: Barrowford School is located at Rushton Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA.

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