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Schools · Higherford
Schools in the parish of Barrowford
3 schools in the parish of Barrowford, plus 7 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Barrowford, which includes Higherford. There are no separate figures for Higherford. What each figure covers
In the area
3
Nearby (5 km)
7
Pupils in area
449
Phases
2
PrimaryOtherSecondary16 plusCentre of Higherford
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowford School | Community school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Needs attentionPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Apr 2026 · Read report | 312 | BB9 6EA |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Graded inspection, Sept 2023 · Read report | 121 | BB9 6QT |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Independent School | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 16 | BB9 8PH |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacko Primary School Primary | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 103 | 1.2 km |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Primary | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2024 · Read report | 200 | 1.5 km |
| Colne Primet Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 185 | 1.6 km |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Secondary | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, May 2026 · Read report | 812 | 1.7 km |
| Pendle View Primary School Other | Community special school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 132 | 1.7 km |
| Colne Primet Academy Secondary | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 805 | 1.7 km |
| East Lancashire Learning Group 16 plus | Further education | Not yet inspected | n/a | 1.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).