The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Miss V R Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Trinity Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBram Longstaffe Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St George's CofE School
Primary · 851m away
Greengate Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
South Walney Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 1.2km away
South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ramsden Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Columba's School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barrow Island Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow Island Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow Island Community Primary School?
Barrow Island Community Primary School currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow Island Community Primary School take?
Barrow Island Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow Island Community Primary School?
Barrow Island Community Primary School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2SJ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow Island Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow Island Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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