Barrowford School — Primary School in Nelson

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Barrowford School

Nelson, BB9 6EA

327 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

41.30% FSM %

195 Boys

132 Girls

About Barrowford School

Barrowford School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Nelson, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 327 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Rachel Tomlinson.

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	Community 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	Barrowford & Pendleside
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10069494
URN	119166
Data Last Updated	08-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Amna Ali	Chair of Governors	29/03/2023	28/03/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Chris Brooker-Carey	Governor	15/05/2019	14/05/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Louise Macbeth	Governor	07/06/2023	06/06/2027	Elected by parents
Dr Gopal Mahadev	Governor	25/06/2023	24/06/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Tamima Mulla-Shah	Governor	15/06/2022	14/06/2026	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Laura Rostron	Governor	27/03/2019	26/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Dr Ruth Smith	Governor	01/09/2015	30/09/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB