Barrowford School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nelson, North West BB9 6EA · Lancashire
#2061 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#14677 of 15,697 nationally
About Barrowford School
Barrowford School is a local authority primary located in Nelson, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 312 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 15.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 2061st of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (19th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 312; capacity filled 74.3%.
There are 21 schools in Nelson; Barrowford School ranks 18th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)50%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)44.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barrowford School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 312
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 44.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 74.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 50%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Barrowford School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students · 669 m away
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
200 students · 738 m away
Bradley Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 1.2 km away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
142 students · 1.4 km away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
352 students · 1.5 km away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students · 1.6 km away
Pendle Vale College
Nelson · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students · 1.6 km away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
336 students · 1.7 km away
Colne Primet Academy
Colne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students · 1.9 km away
Blacko Primary School
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Grove Street Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
Crossgates Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
Vernon Park Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
312 students
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Padiham, Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barrowford School a good school?
Barrowford School has a Success Index (England) of 15.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #2061 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barrowford School rank in North West?
Barrowford School ranks #2061 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #14677 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barrowford School?
Barrowford School had 312 students in 2025.
Is Barrowford School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barrowford School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Barrowford School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barrowford School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.