South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service, Barrow-in-Furness
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service is a pru school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Barrow-in-Furness. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 39% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 39% to a further education college and 17% into work.
Who goes there
54.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (58.1%) received SEN support and 11 (35.5%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Roose Rail Station, about 1050 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Furness Academy South (at), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 5th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 298 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.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from July 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
54.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
E-Bikes and E-Scooters
2 Oct 2026
Information for Parents/Carers - Flu Vaccination
17 Sep 2026
Inspira Jobs and Skills Fair 2026
7 Jul 2026
Buckingham Palace DofE
2 Jun 2026
Safeguarding Advice for Parents and Carers: Viral “Squishy Toy” Trend
11 May 2026
Outdoor Learning Conference 2026
20 Mar 2026
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Before and after school care
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Westmorland and Furness
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service 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
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 6 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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
Capacity & Demand
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
2,857
Applications
1,903
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All secondary applications across Westmorland and Furness council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
93.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
31
Total Pupils
23
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
1.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,573
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
What is South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service's Ofsted rating?
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service?
No fixed boundary. When South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service is oversubscribed, Westmorland and Furness allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service?
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service has around 31 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service?
Apply through Westmorland and Furness's coordinated admissions process, naming South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service have a breakfast club or after-school club?
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 6 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service?
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service is at Newbridge House, Ewan Close, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9HU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)