The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp 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)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Steven Herbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 373m away
Greengate Junior School
Primary · 407m away
Ramsden Infant School
Primary · 779m away
Bram Longstaffe Nursery School
Nursery · 812m away
Parkside Academy
Primary · 817m away
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Moorfield Learning Centre
Independent · 929m away
Cambridge Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St George's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St George's CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's CofE School?
St George's CofE School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's CofE School take?
St George's CofE School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's CofE School?
St George's CofE School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2JN, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's CofE School have a sixth form?
No, St George's CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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