Barrow Urc Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Barrow Urc Primary School
Address: Old Row, Barrow
Town/City: Clitheroe
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB7 9AZ
Telephone Number: 01254 822338
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: United Reformed Church
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola McArdle
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 206 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.8%

Location and administration

URN: 119397
DfE Number: 888/3131
UKPRN: 10078133
UPRN: 10022968882
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Wiswell & Barrow (E05012025)

Easting & Northing: 373870E, 438556N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 50' 35.61" N 2° 23' 54.5" W
Plus Code: 9C5VRJV2+7J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Adnitt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mrs Christine Davies - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
  • Rev Gilbert Esambe - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Fothergill - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2029.
  • Mrs Janet Grime - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Emma Huxley - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola McArdle - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Maxine Selby - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
  • Miss Gemma Walker - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2028.