Located in Barrow-in-Furness, The Alfred Barrow School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Alfred Barrow School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Linda Potts |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112391 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 585 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Farm Street , LA14 2RX | - not rated | 781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE School School Street , LA14 2JN | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate Junior School Greengate Street , LA14 1BG | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Infant School Thwaite Street , LA14 1AN | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School , Lumley Street LA14 2BA | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School , Lumley Street LA14 2BA | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred Barrow School Duke Street , LA14 2LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview School West Avenue , LA13 9AY | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walney School Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness College Channelside , Bessemer Way LA14 2PJ | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 3,154 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 | 3,023 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Brunskill School Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Hastwell School Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.