Newton Primary School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Newton Primary School currently has around 79 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Newton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0LT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Fell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112194 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 80 |
| Number of Pupils: | 79 |
| Number of Boys: | 41 |
| Number of Girls: | 38 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Newton Primary School Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Village Academy Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarlside Academy Red Oak Avenue , LA13 0LH | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarlside Primary School Red Oak Avenue , LA13 0LH | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Coronation Drive , LA15 8QR | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview School West Avenue , LA13 9AY | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.