Sir John Barrow School

About Sir John Barrow School

Sir John Barrow School is a community school in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 242 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Westmorland and Furness →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

242 / 300 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 March 2023

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

Argyle Street, Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 0BD

Phone

01229483960

Headteacher

David Reddy

Website

www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir John Barrow School?

Sir John Barrow School is a community school in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Sir John Barrow School have?

Sir John Barrow School has 242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sir John Barrow School's Ofsted rating?

Sir John Barrow School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2023).

How does Sir John Barrow School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Sir John Barrow School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Sir John Barrow School?

Sir John Barrow School is located at Argyle Street, Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 0BD.