The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 59.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jenny Lavery (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cambridge Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoorfield Learning Centre
Independent · Very close
Parkside Academy
Primary · 576m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 648m away
Furness Academy
Secondary · 649m away
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 945m away
Greengate Junior School
Primary · 986m away
St George's CofE School
Primary · 1.0km away
Roose School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cambridge Primary School take?
Cambridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9RP, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cambridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cambridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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