Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
URN: 112244 • Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9ET
Overview
- Name
- Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
- URN
- 112244
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 80.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Birkett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9ET
Summary
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School is a community school located in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. With a mixed-gender enrollment of 440 pupils, the school operates within a capacity of 459, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for children. The school emphasizes British values and aims to foster a sense of community among students and families.
The curriculum at Newbarns is designed to meet the National Curriculum requirements, with a strong focus on reading and phonics. Parents can access detailed curriculum information, including enhancements and an overview, to understand how their children are being educated. The school also prioritizes safeguarding, with designated staff members responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School values open communication with parents and encourages involvement in school activities. The school provides uniform information and maintains a commitment to creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere for learning.
The curriculum at Newbarns is designed to meet the National Curriculum requirements, with a strong focus on reading and phonics. Parents can access detailed curriculum information, including enhancements and an overview, to understand how their children are being educated. The school also prioritizes safeguarding, with designated staff members responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School values open communication with parents and encourages involvement in school activities. The school provides uniform information and maintains a commitment to creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere for learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- Victoria Academy (70.7)
- Yarlside Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School (66.4)
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School (65.9)
- St Columba's School (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 459
- Pupils
- 440
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 8.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 440 | 216 | 224 | 459 | 8.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 440 | 216 | 224 | 459 | 8.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 424 | 209 | 215 | 459 | 8.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 424 | 209 | 215 | 446 | 8.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 432 | 218 | 214 | 446 | 8.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 437 | 221 | 216 | 446 | 8.20 |
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