St Columba's School

About St Columba's School

St Columba's School is a voluntary aided school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Westmorland and Furness →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

216 / 240 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Church Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3AD

Phone

01229471522

Headteacher

Claire O'Donnell

Website

www.stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Columba's School?

St Columba's School is a voluntary aided school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Columba's School have?

St Columba's School has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Columba's School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

30% of pupils at St Columba's School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Columba's School?

St Columba's School is located at Church Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3AD.