The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 47% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs S Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greengate Street, Greengate St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRamsden Infant School
Primary · 391m away
St George's CofE School
Primary · 407m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 436m away
Parkside Academy
Primary · 566m away
Furness Academy
Secondary · 738m away
Moorfield Learning Centre
Independent · 839m away
Cambridge Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Bram Longstaffe Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Greengate Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Greengate Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greengate Junior School?
Greengate Junior School currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greengate Junior School take?
Greengate Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Greengate Junior School?
Greengate Junior School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1BG, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greengate Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Greengate Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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