Open State Primary United Reformed Church Mixed

Barrow URC Primary School

Old Row, Clitheroe, BB7 9AZ
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Barrow URC Primary School
Clitheroe, BB7 9AZ
194 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.20% FSM %
115 Boys
79 Girls
About Barrow URC Primary School

Barrow URC Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a United Reformed Church character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 194 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Nicola McArdle.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Ribble Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward Wiswell & Barrow
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character United Reformed Church
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078133
URN 119397
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Adnitt Chair of Governors 15/01/2021 30/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Davies Governor 03/11/2025 03/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Gilbert Esambe Governor 04/07/2024 03/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hannah Fothergill Governor 22/01/2025 21/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Janet Grime Governor 15/01/2021 30/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Huxley Governor 14/07/2022 13/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola McArdle Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Maxine Selby Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Julie Singh Governor 26/03/2021 25/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Gemma Walker Governor 19/09/2021 19/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Oakhill School
1.67 km • Clitheroe
Other
Whalley Church of England Primary School
2.49 km • Clitheroe
Other
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
2.75 km • CLITHEROE
Other
Ribblesdale School
2.75 km • Clitheroe
Other
Ribblesdale Nursery School
2.89 km • Clitheroe
Other
Edisford Primary School
2.97 km • Clitheroe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Barrow URC Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Barrow URC Primary School has 194 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Barrow URC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Barrow URC Primary School has a United Reformed Church religious character.
The Headteacher at Barrow URC Primary School is Mrs Nicola McArdle.
Barrow URC Primary School is at Old Row, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9AZ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Barrow URC Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barrow URC Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola McArdle
Old Row, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9AZ
01254822338
www.barrow.lancsngfl.ac.uk/
Location
BB7 9AZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119397
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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