Barrow-in-Furness primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Yarlside Academy, Chetwynde School, and Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Barrow-in-Furness are among the highest-performing options, achieving 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. With 90% reaching expected standards in science versus 82% across England, local schools provide strong academic foundations. 19% of pupils achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 8%. Families across Barrow-in-Furness benefit from 8 well-established schools with strong community ties in this coastal Cumbrian town. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Chetwynde School | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Parkside Academy, Barrow-in-Furness | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | Cambridge Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Barrow-in-Furness | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #7 | Newbarns Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Newton Village Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Roose School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yarlside Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
