How many pupils does Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School have?

Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

88% of pupils at Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Wheatley Lane Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT

Outstanding

Inspected 26 September 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

88%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

121

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 121 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 121 / 119 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.6%

Free school meals

7.4%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

3.3%

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)

88%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

7.8%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

24.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

4.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£44,027

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 40% on leadership pay

↓ −£528 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£6,677

Spend per pupil

£6,899

Income per pupil

39%

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: Wheatley Lane Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT
Phone: 01282614462
Headteacher: Oliver Haines
Website: http://www.st-thomas-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School?: Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School have?: Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 88% of pupils at Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School?: Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is located at Wheatley Lane Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT.

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