Sir John Barrow School is a primary school in Ulverston, 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.
Sir John Barrow School currently has around 242 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Argyle Street, Ulverston, LA12 0BD |
| Website: | www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01229483960 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Reddy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112232 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 242 |
| Number of Boys: | 123 |
| Number of Girls: | 119 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.00% | 225 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Street Infant and Nursery School Lund Terrace , LA12 9BE | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | - not rated | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston Victoria High School Springfield Road , LA12 0EB | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandside Lodge School Springfield Road , LA12 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.