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Barrow Island Community Primary School
Trinity Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SJ, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.3 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
168
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly as it ranks in the top 75% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, it's worth noting that only 54% of pupils meet the expected standards, and none achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. Overall, while parent satisfaction may be positive, the school faces challenges in enhancing student achievement further.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.8%
Black African10.7%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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54.10434, -3.22985 · LA14 2SJ
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112236
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow Island Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barrow Island Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2014.
Is Barrow Island Community Primary School a good school?
Barrow Island Community Primary School scores 20.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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