The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
12% 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 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 23.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Zena Lines (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Amphitrite Street South, South Walney Junior School Amphitrite Street South, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Walney Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St Columba's School
Primary · 462m away
Walney School
Secondary · 733m away
George Hastwell School
Special school · 792m away
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Academy · 792m away
Vickerstown School
Primary · 1.2km away
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bram Longstaffe Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend South Walney Junior School?
South Walney Junior School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Walney Junior School take?
South Walney Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Walney Junior School?
South Walney Junior School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BG, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Walney Junior School have a sixth form?
No, South Walney Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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