Sir John Barrow School
URN: 112232 • Ulverston LA12 0BD
Overview
- Name
- Sir John Barrow School
- URN
- 112232
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nancy Fletcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229483960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Argyle Street, Ulverston LA12 0BD
Summary
Sir John Barrow School is a mixed community primary school located in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, catering to children aged 3 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 242 pupils and a capacity of 300, the school prides itself on creating a caring and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The school has been recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding, reflecting its commitment to high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour.
The curriculum at Sir John Barrow School is designed to be engaging and creative, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to succeed.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering a sense of belonging among students and families. The school also provides wraparound care, allowing for flexible childcare options for working parents. Overall, Sir John Barrow School aims to support each child's individual journey while promoting a strong sense of community.
The curriculum at Sir John Barrow School is designed to be engaging and creative, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to succeed.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering a sense of belonging among students and families. The school also provides wraparound care, allowing for flexible childcare options for working parents. Overall, Sir John Barrow School aims to support each child's individual journey while promoting a strong sense of community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Committees (governance)
- Governor Newsletters (governance)
- SJB Governors (governance)
- Schools Offer for SEND (sen)
- Policies, Plans and Schemes (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Penny Bridge CofE School (70.2)
- Pennington CofE School (64.8)
- Lindal and Marton Primary School (64.5)
- Leven Valley CofE Primary School (63.7)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 17.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 123 | 119 | 300 | 17.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 225 | 116 | 109 | 300 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 224 | 115 | 109 | 300 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 224 | 115 | 109 | 300 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 119 | 109 | 300 | 17.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 227 | 116 | 111 | 300 | 10.50 |
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