St George's CofE School
Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2JN · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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99th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 1,429 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St George's CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. 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 specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about St George's CofE School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this happy school” where staff maintain high expectations and foster warm, positive relationships. The school is “ambitious for the achievement of pupils,” who generally display positive attitudes to learning and achieve well across a wide range of subjects. Leaders provide effective oversight, ensuring staff well-being is considered while delivering an “exceptionally well designed” offer for personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully sequenced, equipping pupils with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the future.
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” with pupils benefiting from an “exceptionally wide range of activities” that stretch their talents and build self-confidence.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “very effective,” ensuring they work towards the same curriculum goals as their peers.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with staff successfully developing a “love of reading” and providing targeted help for those who struggle.
- Staff use “strong subject knowledge” to check understanding and address misconceptions, while governors provide “effective support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum “does not set out carefully enough the skills and knowledge that pupils need to learn, in order to become proficient writers,” hindering the development of fluency and accuracy.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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