Kelbrook Primary School
School Street, Kelbrook, Barnoldswick, BB18 6UDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kelbrook Primary School is a primary school in Barnoldswick for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 138th of 444 primary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 December 2013, report published 27 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
Pupils are proud to attend this happy and welcoming school. They enjoy their lessons and love spending time with their friends. Pupils who are new to the school are warmly welcomed. They make new friends quickly. The school lies at the heart of the community. Pupils take part in important village events. The eco club help keep the school grounds and the local area free from litter. In lessons and around school, pupils try their best. They take on a variety of roles to help with the running of the school. For example, older pupils care for other pupils during lunchtimes. Pupil librarians help to organise the school library. Pupils feel safe and cared for by the kind and friendly staff. They know that their teachers will listen to any concerns or worries that they have. When needed, pupils benefit from help for their mental health and well-being. They know that leaders would be swift to address any incidents of bullying should they happen. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils leave the school well prepared for their next steps.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers are not clear enough about the knowledge that pupils should learn and how this knowledge should build, starting from the Reception Year. Leaders should ensure that, in these subjects, teachers understand fully what important knowledge that pupils should secure before moving on with new learning. This will allow pupils to build their knowledge logically and deepen their understanding of subjects over time.
- Some new governors are new to their roles. They have not developed the expertise to provide deep challenge and support to leaders around curriculum improvements. These governors should ensure that they benefit from effective training to strengthen their checks on the impact of the curriculum on how well pupils achieve.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
96 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Kelbrook Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salterforth Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Earby Springfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Coates Lane Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Burcher
- Phone
- 01282842309
- Address
- School Street, Kelbrook, Barnoldswick, BB18 6UD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119250
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.