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What is Sir John Barrow School's Ofsted rating?

Sir John Barrow School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Sir John Barrow School located?

Sir John Barrow School is located in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West, LA12 0BD.

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Sir John Barrow School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Sir John Barrow School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Sir John Barrow School

Sir John Barrow School is a primary community school in Ulverston, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Sir John Barrow School has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 119 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.3%, 16% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.1%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2023KS2 expected61%Attendance94.9%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong75% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

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What kind of school is Sir John Barrow School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 119 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Sir John Barrow School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 49/100

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Air quality95/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Sir John Barrow School

At Sir John Barrow School, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths.

Attendance at Sir John Barrow School

Sir John Barrow School has an overall absence rate of 5.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Sir John Barrow School

The teacher turnover rate at Sir John Barrow School is 8.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Sir John Barrow School

Sir John Barrow School has 119 pupils on roll.

16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Sir John Barrow School Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Sir John Barrow School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Sir John Barrow School is next inspection expected around 2027.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Sir John Barrow School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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