Westmorland and Furness primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 94% rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. St George's CofE School, Westmorland and Furness, St Columba's School, and Victoria Academy are among the highest-performing options, where 66% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. With 17 schools serving this diverse rural and coastal area, families across communities from Kendal to Barrow-in-Furness and Windermere benefit from welcoming village and town schools with strong local connections. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Barrow Island Community Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Victoria Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #6 | St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
| #7 | Greengate Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | St James' CofE Junior School, Westmorland and Furness | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #9 | Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #12 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Brisbane Park Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Victoria Infant and Nursery School, Westmorland and Furness | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 4-7 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ramsden Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Paul's CofE Junior School, Westmorland and Furness | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St George's CofE School, Westmorland and Furness | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Vickerstown School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | South Walney Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | South Walney Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Columba's School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
