Barrowford School
Primary school in Nelson, Lancashire. Report card, Apr 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 21 April 2026, report published 7 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Needs attention | 11% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.4 milesBarrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Outstanding (Sep 2023)
- 0.5 milesHoly Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
School remains Good (Mar 2024)
- 0.7 milesBradley Primary School
School remains Good (May 2024)
- 1.0 milesLomeshaye Junior School
School remains Good (Nov 2022)
- 1.0 milesNelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Good (Sep 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.