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Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 6QT

10 simple reasons to choose Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

State primary school (voluntary aided) in Barrowford, Nelson.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Nelson and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Lancashire LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 23.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.

Find another school near Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

St Joseph's Park Hill School (6.3 miles); Oakhill School, Prep (9.9 miles); Heathland Junior School (10.2 miles).

State Primary Schools

Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.6 miles); Padiham Primary School (4.8 miles); Laneshaw Bridge Primary (4.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Oakhill School (9 miles); Moorland School (10 miles); Heathland Private School (10.2 miles).

State Senior Schools

Nelson and Colne College (0.8 miles); Ribblesdale High School (9.2 miles); Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (9.3 miles).

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