Best 3 Primary schools in Barnoldswick – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Salterforth Primary School (Primary) in Barnoldswick; St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Barnoldswick; Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Barnoldswick — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Salterforth Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Barnoldswick, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Salterforth Primary School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Salterforth Primary School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; all within the The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Salterforth Primary School BB18 5UD	St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy BB18 5EN	Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School BB18 5TB
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5UD	Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5EN	Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TB
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Sep 2023	2 26 Apr 2023	2 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	105	140	420
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.salterforthprimary.co.uk	www.st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk	www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01282812223	01282813045	01282813014
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Salterforth Primary School

BB18 5UD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 5UD
Ofsted: 2 24 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.salterforthprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01282812223

St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy

BB18 5EN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 5EN
Ofsted: 2 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
Website: www.st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01282813045

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

BB18 5TB

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 5TB
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01282813014

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.