The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Simone Beach (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lumley Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's CofE School
Primary · 373m away
Greengate Junior School
Primary · 436m away
Parkside Academy
Primary · 520m away
Moorfield Learning Centre
Independent · 557m away
Cambridge Primary School
Primary · 648m away
Furness Academy
Secondary · 728m away
Ramsden Infant School
Primary · 804m away
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2BA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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