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Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Outstandinggraded 26/09/2023Ages 4–11121 pupilsChurch of England
Nelson, BB9 6QT
Lancashire

Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nelson, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 121 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/09/2023, Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Nelson can view Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 26/09/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals11.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in NelsonSee the full area report for BB9 6QT