Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nelson, North West BB9 6QT · Lancashire
#153 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1202 of 15,697 nationally
About Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary 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 121 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 153rd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (76th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 121; capacity filled 101.7%.
There are 21 schools in Nelson; Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School ranks 1st 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%)88%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)11.6%
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 St Thomas Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 121
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 88%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barrowford School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students · 669 m away
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
200 students · 1.1 km away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
142 students · 1.3 km away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
352 students · 1.4 km away
Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
50 students · 1.5 km away
Bradley Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 1.5 km away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
336 students · 1.6 km away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students · 1.7 km away
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students · 2.0 km away
Edenfield Girls' High School
Nelson · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
102 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Crow Orchard Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
Moresby Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
Holme Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
Saviour CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
119 students
Croftlands Infant School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
119 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School a good school?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 86.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #153 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 St Thomas Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School ranks #153 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1202 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School had 121 students in 2025.
Is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.