Ramsden Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Thwaite Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 1AN |
| Reference Number | 112208 |
Ramsden Infant School is performing well overall, having made significant improvements since its previous inspection, which rated it as requiring improvement. The school is recognized for creating a positive learning environment where pupils are eager to attend and engage with their studies. Leaders have established high expectations, and the curriculum is broad and ambitious, tailored to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas where teaching methods do not consistently reinforce knowledge retention, and the effectiveness of curriculum implementation requires better monitoring.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 94 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.68%
Girls: 55.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 2 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| African | 8.5% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and excited to learn.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff foster a safe environment.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Well-structured curriculum that focuses on developing language skills.
- Effective leadership and management that supports staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching methods do not always build knowledge clearly.
- Lack of rigorous monitoring of curriculum implementation.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Greengate Junior School
Greengate Street, Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1BG |
0.24 miles |
|
Parkside Academy
Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BY |
0.43 miles |
|
St George's CofE School
School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2JN |
0.48 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lumley Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2BA |
0.5 miles |
|
St James' CofE Junior School
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY |
0.52 miles |
|
Brisbane Park Infant School
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY |
0.53 miles |
|
Hindpool Nursery School
Bath Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5TS |
0.61 miles |
|
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QN |
0.76 miles |
|
Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RP |
0.77 miles |
|
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Trinity Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SJ |
0.84 miles |
|
Victoria Academy
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5NE |
0.84 miles |
|
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9ET |
0.9 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LR |
0.93 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF |
1.05 miles |
|
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AA |
1.23 miles |
|
St Columba's School
Church Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3AD |
1.32 miles |
|
Vickerstown School
Mill Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3XY |
1.36 miles |
|
South Walney Junior School
Amphitrite Street South, Walney, South Walney Junior School Amphitrite Street South, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3BG |
1.39 miles |
|
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AR |
1.41 miles |
|
Roose School
North Row, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0HF |
1.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Furness Academy
Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB |
0.49 miles |
|
Moorfield Learning Centre
Moorfield Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RS |
0.66 miles |
|
Furness College
Channelside, Bessemer Way, Channelside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ |
0.77 miles |
|
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE |
1.32 miles |
|
Chetwynde School
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY |
1.35 miles |
|
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW |
1.54 miles |
|
Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3JT |
1.64 miles |
|
Dowdales School
[Postcode LA15 8AH], Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AH |
3.38 miles |