Newbarns Primary and Nursery School, Barrow-in-Furness
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be in an inclusive, happy school where staff listen and support pupils with any concerns. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction and has excellent support for children with additional needs. Extra-curricular clubs, trips and visitor experiences help your child explore talents and broaden their understanding of the world.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics programme with well-trained staff ensuring consistent delivery from Nursery onwards
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, identified early with bespoke support leading to rapid progress
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with recent revisions strengthening pupil learning
- Effective reading culture fostering love of books with well-resourced library
- Good attendance with low persistent absence rates and positive pupil attitudes to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge not clearly defined in some curriculum subjects, making it difficult to ensure secure learning progression
- School does not swiftly identify gaps in pupils' knowledge in some subjects where learning checks are less effective
- Need to improve consistency in checking how well pupils remember and apply their learning across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture prioritising pupils' interests and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball club, first-aid club, radio club, school trips, librarian and school council leadership roles
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive school with high expectations for all pupils. The school has designed a rich curriculum from Nursery to Year 6 and pupils progress well in their learning.
At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
78 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
444 pupils
459 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Barrow-in-Furness
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barrow-in-Furness
Admissions Demand - Westmorland and Furness
Places available
2,627
Applications
1,698
Got 1st preference
97.9%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Westmorland and Furness (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.55215%
Overall absence
9.68661%
Persistent absence
351
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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