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Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.8 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
121
Capacity
119
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional KS2 results, this primary school boasts an impressive 88% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 4% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 96.8 indicates it outperforms 97% of schools, reflecting strong overall performance and satisfaction among parents. While 13% of students achieved the higher standard, which is commendable, there may be opportunities for further enhancement in this area.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
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53.84997, -2.22706 · BB9 6QT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119431
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School a good school?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School scores 96.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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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