Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9ET · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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85th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school monitor progress for children in the lower attainment band?
What Ofsted said about Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is described as an inclusive institution with "high expectations for pupils" and a "rich curriculum" designed to place pupils’ best interests at the heart of decision-making. The report highlights that pupils are happy, respectful, and make good progress, supported by effective leadership and robust safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with recent revisions strengthening learning; staff deliver it well using targeted activities and careful checks.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, fostering a "love of books" and ensuring pupils become "confident, enthusiastic readers" through a consistent phonics programme.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a "strength," with early identification and "bespoke support" enabling rapid progress.
- Pupils develop as "active citizens" through leadership roles and extra-curricular activities, while attendance is high and persistent absence is low.
- Trustees and governors hold the school to account "robustly," ensuring staff development and considering well-being diligently.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, key knowledge is not identified clearly, hindering pupils from developing knowledge securely; the school must define what and when pupils should learn.
- In some subjects, the school does not effectively check how well pupils remember and apply learning, meaning gaps in knowledge are not addressed swiftly.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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