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Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9ET, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.7 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
439
Capacity
459
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths where it ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected standards. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school, though the percentages for higher standards at KS2 are notably low at just 4%. Overall, while there are strengths in basic literacy and numeracy, there may be room for improvement in pushing students to achieve at higher levels.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
86%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.12315, -3.20451 · LA13 9ET
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN149961
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Newbarns Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Newbarns Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School scores 23.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Newbarns Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newbarns Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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