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Nelson, Lancashire

Barrowford School

Barrowford School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire. The school has 327 pupils on roll.

Community school Primary Ages 4–11 327 PupilsURN 119166
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected March 2022
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
50% -10pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
72% -1pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
60% -13pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
50% -22pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
89.4% -5pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
19.3 +1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
41.3% +17pp
Free School Meals
327 / 420
78%
Capacity
About
School overview

Barrowford School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire. The school has 327 pupils on roll.

School Details
Headteacher
Rachel Tomlinson
Age Range
411
School Hours
08:50 – 14:50
Telephone
01282615644
Address
Nelson, BB9 6EA
Local Authority
Lancashire
The School Day
08:50
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
13:10
Morning Break
Break time
14:50
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 4 available
Art
Music
Reading
Forest School
Awards & Accreditations
Eco Schools
Environmental sustainability
UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools
Child rights & school values
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Coat
Jumper
Pinafore Dress
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Summer Dress
Trousers
Waterproof
Colours
Black
Grey
White
PE Kit
Joggers
Shorts
T-Shirt
Trainers