South Walney Junior School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, serving pupils aged 7 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.

South Walney Junior School currently has around 194 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.2% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 18.6% 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.

School Information

Address: Amphitrite Street South, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BG
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Westmorland and Furness
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Zena Lines
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112211

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 256
Number of Pupils: 194
Number of Boys: 109
Number of Girls: 85

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.9)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Average (-0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.1
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bram Longstaffe Nursery School
Farm Street , LA14 2RX
- not rated 1,380 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hindpool Nursery School
Bath Street , LA14 5TS
- not rated 2,182 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Walney Junior School
Amphitrite Street South , Walney LA14 3BG
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Walney Junior School
Amphitrite Street South , Walney LA14 3BG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Amphitrite Street , Walney LA14 3BZ
3out of 4 144 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Columba's School
Church Lane , Walney Island LA14 3AD
3out of 4 505 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Vickerstown School
Mill Lane , Walney LA14 3XY
3out of 4 1,313 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT
- not rated 800 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT
- not rated 800 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Alfred Barrow School
Duke Street , LA14 2LB
- not rated 1,916 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Furness Academy
Park Drive , LA13 9BB
3out of 4 3,182 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Furness College
Channelside , Bessemer Way LA14 2PJ
- not rated 1,788 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW
- not rated 865 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Richard Brunskill School
Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW
- not rated 865 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
George Hastwell School
Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW
- not rated 865 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Moorfield Learning Centre
Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS
- not rated 3,211 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.