Barrowby CE Primary School has had 12 Headteachers since the 'new-school' was opened in 1852:

19th Century

• 1842-1855         James Taylor (before the new school was built)
• 1855–1863        Mr Charles Goodson
• 1863-1872         Mr Croft
• 1872-1876         Mr John Hubbard
• 1876-1880         Mr Richard Grandige
• 1880 to 1910     Mr G. F. Potter

20th Century

• 1910 to 1942     Mr George Lewis Atkins
• 1942 to 1972     Mr Thornton
• 1972 to 1973     Miss Wright (Acting Headmistress-1 year)
• 1973 to 1990     Mr John Clemerson
• 1990 to 1993     Mr Wakes
• 1993 to 2012     Mrs Sylvia West

21st Century

• 2012 to Present Mr Len Batey