Barrow URC Primary School

Barrow URC Primary School at a glance

Located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, Barrow URC Primary School is a primary school, classified by the DfE as a voluntary controlled school with a United Reformed Church religious character. The school educates roughly 194 pupils aged 4 to 11. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. 73% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, above the national average (national figure: 61%). The proportion reaching the expected standard has risen by 8.0 percentage points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 28% of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 109 in reading and 110 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 10% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.