The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin McGoldrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrmsgill Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 526m away
Victoria Academy
Primary · 913m away
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hindpool Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
St James' CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brisbane Park Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow take?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4AA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow have a sixth form?
No, St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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