St Columba's School
URN: 112364 • Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3AD
Overview
- Name
- St Columba's School
- URN
- 112364
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire O'Donnell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229471522
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3AD
Summary
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, located in Barrow-in-Furness, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 216 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is valued for their uniqueness and encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and socially. The mission of the school is to educate the "Whole Child," integrating the teachings of the Gospel into daily life and learning.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to meet the individual needs of all pupils, promoting a love for learning while ensuring high standards of education. The school emphasizes the importance of kindness and community, encouraging students to support one another and engage actively with their peers and teachers.
St Columba's also maintains strong links with local parishes and families, creating a collaborative community that enhances the educational experience. The school hosts various events and activities, fostering a sense of belonging and involvement among students, parents, and staff alike. For more information, visit their website at www.stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to meet the individual needs of all pupils, promoting a love for learning while ensuring high standards of education. The school emphasizes the importance of kindness and community, encouraging students to support one another and engage actively with their peers and teachers.
St Columba's also maintains strong links with local parishes and families, creating a collaborative community that enhances the educational experience. The school hosts various events and activities, fostering a sense of belonging and involvement among students, parents, and staff alike. For more information, visit their website at www.stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk.
Useful links
- We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised by Scholarpack UK for all the work we are doing with our children post COVID. April 2021. (download)
- ColumbaFest October 2022 (download)
- Open Evening - November 2021 (download)
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- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Newbarns Primary & Nursery School (80.2)
- Victoria Academy (70.7)
- Yarlside Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School (66.4)
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School (65.9)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 9.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 101 | 115 | 240 | 9.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 219 | 99 | 120 | 240 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 215 | 91 | 124 | 240 | 4.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 215 | 91 | 124 | 240 | 4.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 91 | 129 | 240 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 230 | 102 | 128 | 240 | 7.10 |
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