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St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow vs Newbarns Primary and Nursery School

Side-by-side comparison of key school data

Overview

Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy converter
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Westmorland and Furness

Pupils & Capacity

Pupils
624
444
Capacity
916
459
Occupancy
68%
97%
FSM %
28.3%
11.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding

Ofsted

Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2022
Apr 2025

Performance (2026)

Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
32.8%
-
KS2 Reading
-
68%
KS2 Maths
-
62%
KS2 Writing
-
57%