The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr David Reddy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Argyle Street, Sir John Barrow School, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sir John Barrow School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Barrow School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Barrow School?
Sir John Barrow School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Barrow School take?
Sir John Barrow School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sir John Barrow School?
Sir John Barrow School is in Ulverston, LA12 0BD, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Barrow School have a sixth form?
No, Sir John Barrow School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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