Barrowford School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Barrowford School
Address: Rushton Street, Barrowford, Barrowford Primary School
Town/City: Nelson
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB9 6EA
Telephone Number: 01282 615644
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Tomlinson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 312 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 119166
DfE Number: 888/2074
UKPRN: 10069494
UPRN: 100012840529
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Pendle (E07000122)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Barrowford & Pendleside (E05013201)

Easting & Northing: 385817E, 439465N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 51' 6.7" N 2° 13' 1" W
Plus Code: 9C5VVQ2M+P6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Grow Independent School (0.6km)
  2. Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson (0.7km)
  4. East Lancashire Learning Group (0.8km)
  5. Bradley Primary School (1.2km)
  6. Al-Ikhlaas Primary School (1.4km)
  7. Bradley Nursery School (1.4km)
  8. Lomeshaye Junior School (1.6km)
  9. Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School (1.6km)
  10. Pendle Vale College (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Mehdi Boulal - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2028.
  • Dr Martin Burby - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 12 December 2029.
  • Mr Phil Heyworth - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2028.
  • Mrs Mel Kobak - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Macbeth - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 June 2027.
  • Mrs Tamima Mulla-Shah - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 June 2026.
  • Mrs Kathryn Scott - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 June 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Primary Tomlinson - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ben Whitaker - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2030.