Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Address: Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford
Town/City: Nelson
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB9 6QT
Telephone Number: 01282 614462
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Oliver Haines
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 121 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.6%

Location and administration

URN: 119431
DfE Number: 888/3323
UKPRN: 10069038
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Pendle (E07000122)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Barrowford & Pendleside (E05013201)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 385160E, 439328N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 51' 2.2" N 2° 13' 36.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5VVQ2F+66

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Grow Independent School (0.4km)
  2. Barrowford School (0.7km)
  3. East Lancashire Learning Group (0.7km)
  4. Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson (1.1km)
  5. Al-Ikhlaas Primary School (1.3km)
  6. Lomeshaye Junior School (1.4km)
  7. Roughlee Church of England Primary School (1.5km)
  8. Bradley Primary School (1.5km)
  9. Bradley Nursery School (1.6km)
  10. Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Ian Blackey - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mrs Fran Davies - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2030.
  • Ms Elizabeth Fleming - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Mrs Lesley Lahey - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Reverend Nicholas Murray - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mrs Rachael O'brien - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
  • Mrs Cath Ogden - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mrs Meena Tomlinson - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mr Mark Tramner - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mr Mark Tranmer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Webb - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Mrs Courtney Wright - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 March 2029.