Newbarns Primary and Nursery School, Barrow-in-Furness
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barrow-in-Furness, part of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 20 schools in Barrow-in-Furness with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Westmorland and Furness (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School in detail
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.
Getting a place at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Newbarns Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newbarns Primary and Nursery School are Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Victoria Infant and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good); St Paul's CofE Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 61% maths); and Parkside Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 75% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Newbarns Primary and Nursery School.
Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolVictoria Infant and Nursery SchoolSt Paul's CofE Junior SchoolParkside Academy
The trust
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is one of 6 schools run by South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Newbarns Primary and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 55% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (55%).
Who goes there
11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 68 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 39 (8.8%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Roose Rail Station, about 1100 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollyoake Avenue (near), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 187 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Newbarns Primary and Nursery School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Newbarns Primary and Nursery School are St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow (0.5 miles); Furness Academy (0.5 miles); and Chetwynde School (0.6 miles).
St Bernards Catholic High School, BarrowFurness AcademyChetwynde School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2023. Before that, as Newbarns Primary & Nursery School (URN 112244), it was rated Outstanding in May 2013.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
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
11.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
78 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Newbarns Primary and Nursery School.
- Little Rebels Holiday Club680m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Westmorland and Furness's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newbarns Primary and Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is in Westmorland and Furness; for families living there:
- Westmorland and Furness's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy 2027 to 2028 (Reception to Year 11)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
406 pupils
420 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Barrow-in-Furness
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barrow-in-Furness
Across Westmorland and Furness council
Places available
2,590
Applications
1,692
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Westmorland and Furness council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
68
SEN Support
39
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
444
Total Pupils
230
Boys
214
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,612
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,061
Per pupil
£2244k
Total funding
£74k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
9.7%
Persistent absence
351
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 62% did so in maths.
What is Newbarns Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2023. Before that, as Newbarns Primary & Nursery School (URN 112244), it was rated Outstanding in May 2013.
What is the catchment area for Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, Westmorland and Furness allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School has around 444 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 9.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Westmorland and Furness's coordinated admissions process, naming Newbarns Primary and Nursery School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Newbarns Primary and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Newbarns Primary and Nursery School: Little Rebels Holiday Club (680m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is at Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9ET.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)