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Schools · Lowerford
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 Lowerford. There are no separate figures for Lowerford. What each figure covers
In the area
3
Nearby (5 km)
7
Pupils in area
449
Phases
2
PrimaryOther16 plusNurseryCentre of Lowerford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Primary | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2024 · Read report | 200 | 0.8 km |
| East Lancashire Learning Group 16 plus | Further education | Not yet inspected | n/a | 0.9 km |
| Bradley Primary School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 417 | 1.3 km |
| Bradley Nursery School Nursery | Local authority nursery school | Good Graded inspection, May 2023 · Read report | 173 | 1.4 km |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Primary | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2023 · Read report | 137 | 1.6 km |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School Other | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 142 | 1.7 km |
| Lomeshaye Junior School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 352 | 1.7 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).