The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (128% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 279
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Peter Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Secondary · 1.3km away
Victoria Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 1.7km away
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery currently has 279 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery take?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is in Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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