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Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness · ranked for your family, with the reasons

24 state primary schools within 2 miles and 5 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of LA14, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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The middle of LA14 is the average position of the 26 schools and nurseries we hold in it. Distances are as the crow flies.

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State primary schools near LA14

24 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of LA14, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Brisbane Park Infant School

    State primary · Barrow-in-Furness · 0.20 miles

    81of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.20 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 81
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18 of 20 points

      0.20 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 15.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Ramsden Infant School

    State primary · Barrow-in-Furness · 0.37 miles

    79of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.37 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 79
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.3 of 20 points

      0.37 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St James' CofE Junior School

    State primary · Church of England · Barrow-in-Furness · 0.16 miles

    70of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.16 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points

      Better than 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.4 of 20 points

      0.16 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 3 place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Parkside Academy

    State primary · BARROW-in-FURNESS · 0.79 miles

    69of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 31% in England · 0.79 miles

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.1 of 20 points

      0.79 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Paul's CofE Junior School

    State primary · Church of England · Barrow-in-Furness · 1.0 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 18 on average

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.8 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 3 place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Greengate Junior School

    State primary · Barrow-in-Furness · 0.60 miles

    65of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.60 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14 of 20 points

      0.60 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 3 place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Holy Family Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Barrow-in-Furness · 1.1 miles

    64of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.3 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Victoria Academy

    State primary · Barrow-in-Furness · 0.71 miles

    64of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.71 miles · results: top 48% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Reception at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St George's CofE School

    State primary · Church of England · Barrow-in-Furness · 0.80 miles

    63of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.80 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12 of 20 points

      0.80 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. South Walney Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Barrow-in-Furness · 1.4 miles

    63of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.5 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near LA14

5 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of LA14, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Barrow-in-Furness · 1.4 miles

    59of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters2 of 20 points

      Better than 10% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.63 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 43.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Dowdales School

    State secondary · Dalton-in-Furness · 3.4 miles

    53of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 3.4 miles · absence 9.4% (similar schools 8.5%)

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.5 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 8.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Furness Academy

    State secondary · Barrow-in-Furness · 0.81 miles

    52of 100

    0.81 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters4.6 of 20 points

      Better than 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.36 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.8 of 20 points

      0.81 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 252 of 263. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 23.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Chetwynde School

    State all-through · Barrow-in-Furness · 1.4 miles

    51of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.4 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters4.2 of 20 points

      Better than 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.39 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.3 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026, 38 applicants for Year 7 were refused a place; we hold no figure for how far places reached. In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 30 of 64. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 8.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Walney Academy

    State secondary · Barrow-in-Furness · 1.5 miles

    48of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 1.5 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters0.2 of 20 points

      Better than 1% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.1 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of LA14, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Westmorland and Furness Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 50.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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