Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Nelson, Lancashire
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire for ages 4–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 26 September 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6QT
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 121 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 26 September 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish at this exceptional school where differences between people are valued and nurtured.”
- “Pupils feel accepted, loved and respected.”
- “They thrive in this supportive environment.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 88% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 23 first-preference applications, 17 offers in total, 17 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Barrowford School 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Lomeshaye Junior School 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Roughlee Church of England Primary School 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Bradley Primary School 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery 1.0 mi Not judged
- Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School 1.1 mi Good
- St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade