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What is Barrow URC Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barrow URC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

What type of school is Barrow URC Primary School?

Barrow URC Primary School is a primary vc school.

Where is Barrow URC Primary School located?

Barrow URC Primary School is located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, North West, BB7 9AZ.

What age range does Barrow URC Primary School serve?

Barrow URC Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Barrow URC Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Barrow URC Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Barrow URC Primary School has 65% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 79 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.8%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected65%Attendance96.2%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Barrow URC Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: United Reformed Church
Size: 79 pupils
SEN support: 8% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Barrow URC Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 66/100

Good surroundings

Air quality88/100

Transport access20/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Barrow URC Primary School

At Barrow URC Primary School, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

87% met the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths.

Attendance at Barrow URC Primary School

Barrow URC Primary School has an overall absence rate of 3.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Barrow URC Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Barrow URC Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Barrow URC Primary School

Barrow URC Primary School has 79 pupils on roll.

3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

8% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Barrow URC Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Barrow URC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Barrow URC Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Barrow URC Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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