Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
URN: 119431 • Nelson BB9 6QT
Overview
- Name
- Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119431
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Oliver Haines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282614462
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wheatley Lane Road, Nelson BB9 6QT
Summary
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School, located in Nelson, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 121 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 119. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, promoting spirituality and courageous advocacy among its students.
The curriculum at Barrowford St Thomas covers a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and Religious Education, alongside opportunities for physical education and the arts. The school also offers various extracurricular activities such as sports clubs, gardening, and music, encouraging holistic development and engagement beyond the classroom.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions for special educational needs (SEN) and mental health initiatives. The school actively involves parents through workshops and communication, fostering a strong community connection. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Barrowford St Thomas covers a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and Religious Education, alongside opportunities for physical education and the arts. The school also offers various extracurricular activities such as sports clubs, gardening, and music, encouraging holistic development and engagement beyond the classroom.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions for special educational needs (SEN) and mental health initiatives. The school actively involves parents through workshops and communication, fostering a strong community connection. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- GOVERNORS (governance)
- Governor meetings (governance)
- Members of the Governing Board (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Break Time (sen)
- Disability (sen)
- Inclusion (sen)
- SEN information report (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- St Thomas' Local Offer (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (71.1)
- Blacko Primary School (63.9)
- Blacko Primary School (63.3)
- Pendle Primary Academy (62.7)
- Walverden Primary School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 119
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 8.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 55 | 66 | 119 | 8.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 119 | 57 | 62 | 119 | 6.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 120 | 63 | 57 | 119 | 9.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 120 | 63 | 57 | 119 | 9.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 121 | 62 | 59 | 119 | 4.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 123 | 61 | 62 | 119 | 3.30 |
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