Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Barnoldswick

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Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB

359 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

20.60% FSM %

185 Boys

174 Girls

About Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 359 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Michelle Ellis.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Pendle
Parliamentary Constituency	Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward	Barnoldswick
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10069063
URN	119360
Data Last Updated	06-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Neil Tranmer	Chair of Governors	16/03/2025	15/03/2029	Appointed by LA
Mrs Leanne Corteen	Governor	16/04/2025	15/04/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Ben Duckworth	Governor	24/05/2025	23/05/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Michelle Ellis	Governor	01/04/2014	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Patrick Flood	Governor	10/01/2022	09/01/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Patrick Flood	Governor	10/01/2026	09/01/2030	Elected by parents
Miss Kirsty Gallacher	Governor	13/11/2025	12/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Jane Haines	Governor	05/02/2026	04/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Hundsdoerfer	Governor	02/02/2023	01/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Sheena McMain	Governor	16/07/2018	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Amy Rhodes	Governor	19/09/2024	18/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Wendy Thompson	Governor	21/03/2024	20/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

West Craven High School

0.19 km • Barnoldswick

Other

Gisburn Road Community Primary School

0.78 km • Barnoldswick

Other

Coates Lane Primary School

0.87 km • BARNOLDSWICK

Other

St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy

0.96 km • Barnoldswick

Other

Salterforth Primary School

1.17 km • Barnoldswick

Other

Kelbrook Primary School

2.71 km • Barnoldswick

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School?

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School have?

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School has 359 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School?

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is Mrs Michelle Ellis.

Where is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School located?

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is at Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School currently open?

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Michelle Ellis

Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB

01282813014

www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119360

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026