The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
94
-12.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
94
-11.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 55
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Mellard (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
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dean Barwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dean Barwick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dean Barwick Primary School?
Dean Barwick Primary School currently has 55 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dean Barwick Primary School take?
Dean Barwick Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dean Barwick Primary School?
Dean Barwick Primary School is in Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6RS, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dean Barwick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dean Barwick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.