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Barrowford School
Rushton Street, Barrowford, Barrowford Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
327
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school showcases a solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 83% of schools nationally. However, the higher standard attainment is notably low, with no pupils reaching that level. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 17% of schools, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.9%
Asian Pakistani24.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.8%
Other2.4%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.85122, -2.21708 · BB9 6EA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119166
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.barrowford.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrowford School rated by Ofsted?
Barrowford School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2022.
Is Barrowford School a good school?
Barrowford School scores 17.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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