Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery, Barrow in Furness

In its own words: "We are a school that serves its community. We are relentless in our ambition and aspiration for every student, but we do not define success for them. We encourage every student to know they have the right to make their own future, and our role is to open their eyes to the possibilities."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Here at Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery we pride ourselves on providing a fun packed, activity driven curriculum that not only educates but enthuses our children. We understand that some of our best learning takes place outside of the classroom and often when we don't even realise we are learning!"

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 5:15pm.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery are St Paul's CofE Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 61% maths); Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School (0.8 miles, 60% reading, 48% maths); Victoria Academy (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 79% maths); and Victoria Infant and Nursery School (0.9 miles, Good).

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (4.5%) received SEN support and 10 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Skelwith Drive (at), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 82 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11), as is usual near a town centre.

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery are Chetwynde School (0.6 miles); St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow (0.8 miles); and Dowdales School (1.8 miles).