The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 49.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Jacqueline Rushton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrisbane Park Infant School
Primary · Very close
Hindpool Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Ramsden Infant School
Primary · 832m away
Greengate Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Victoria Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
St George's CofE School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' CofE Junior School?
St James' CofE Junior School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' CofE Junior School take?
St James' CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' CofE Junior School?
St James' CofE Junior School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1NY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St James' CofE Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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