Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery

URN: 112213 • Barrow in Furness LA14 4PG

Overview

Name
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
URN
112213
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
82.6 / 100
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery building in Barrow in Furness

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Peter Mills (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Visit Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery website
Address
Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness LA14 4PG
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Summary

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery, located in Barrow in Furness, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 279 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 218. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and challenging environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos is centred around values such as Passion, Respect, Honesty, Determination, Self-Belief, and Teamwork, encouraging students to aspire towards their individual goals.

The curriculum at Dane Ghyll is designed to be engaging and activity-driven, promoting learning both inside and outside the classroom. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination, equipping students with the skills necessary for their future aspirations. Additionally, the school actively promotes British Values, ensuring that children understand concepts such as democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, preparing them for life in modern Britain.

Dane Ghyll serves its local community and encourages parental involvement, welcoming inquiries from prospective families. The school aims to open students' eyes to the possibilities of their futures, supporting them in their personal and academic journeys.

Key details

LA
Westmorland and Furness
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
218
Pupils
279
Boys
129
Girls
150
FSM %
4.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 279 129 150 218 4.70
2024-09-11 275 132 143 218 5.50
2023-09-11 205 100 105 218 4.90
2022-09-11 205 100 105 210 4.90
2021-09-11 198 99 99 210 4.50
2020-09-11 194 106 88 210 4.60

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