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Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

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Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6QT

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
121
Ages
4-11
FSM
8.3%
Capacity
119
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
100.0%
Writing
100.0%
Maths
88.0%
RWM Combined
88.0%

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About Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 88% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 121 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wheatley Lane Road, Nelson, BB9 6QT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2008 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

What is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 88% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School located?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire (BB9 6QT).
How many pupils attend Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School has around 121 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School with other schools?
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