The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 7 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
- 76
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Jane Newby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVictoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 498m away
Victoria Academy
Primary · 589m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 716m away
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Secondary · 938m away
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's CofE Junior School?
St Paul's CofE Junior School currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's CofE Junior School take?
St Paul's CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's CofE Junior School?
St Paul's CofE Junior School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4HF, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's 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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