Barrowford School
Community school
Nelson, BB9 6EA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 10% in England
31 of 34 in Pendle
Pupils
312
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
11.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 38% | 50% | 50% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 1% | 0% | |
| Reading | 60% | 72% | 72% | |
| Writing | 43% | 51% | 50% | |
| Maths | 57% | 63% | 60% |
Nearby primary schools
- Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School · 0.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- Bradley Primary School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Lomeshaye Junior School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 18% in England
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery · 1.0 mi · Not judged
Best primary schools in Barrowford · Best primary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Barrowford School is in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside (typical home £215,000, crime low).
What is Barrowford School's Ofsted rating?
Barrowford School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Barrowford School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Barrowford School is in the bottom 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.