South Walney Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Amphitrite Street Walney Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3BZ |
| Reference Number | 112212 |
South Walney Infant and Nursery School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since the last inspection in 2018. The school creates a nurturing and welcoming environment where pupils thrive, showcasing positive behavior and a strong sense of community. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, allowing pupils to develop confidence and independence in their learning. Teachers generally use resources effectively and support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to achieve across a broad range of subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 165 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.36%
Girls: 43.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 17 | 44 |
| 2 | 26 | 30 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 07 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a nurturing environment and settle quickly into structured routines.
- The school fosters positive relationships, resulting in harmonious playtimes and strong friendships.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Most pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects.
- Skilled staff foster a love of reading and provide effective phonics instruction.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, assessment practices do not effectively identify gaps in knowledge, leading to some pupils moving on too quickly.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
South Walney Junior School
Amphitrite Street South, Walney, South Walney Junior School Amphitrite Street South, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3BG |
0.08 miles |
|
St Columba's School
Church Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3AD |
0.24 miles |
|
Vickerstown School
Mill Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3XY |
0.69 miles |
|
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Trinity Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SJ |
0.83 miles |
|
Brisbane Park Infant School
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY |
1.21 miles |
|
Hindpool Nursery School
Bath Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5TS |
1.24 miles |
|
St James' CofE Junior School
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY |
1.27 miles |
|
St George's CofE School
School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2JN |
1.31 miles |
|
Greengate Junior School
Greengate Street, Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1BG |
1.4 miles |
|
Ramsden Infant School
Thwaite Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AN |
1.43 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lumley Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2BA |
1.54 miles |
|
Parkside Academy
Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BY |
1.75 miles |
|
Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RP |
1.95 miles |
|
Victoria Academy
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5NE |
2.06 miles |
|
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QN |
2.07 miles |
|
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AA |
2.12 miles |
|
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9ET |
2.32 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LR |
2.35 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF |
2.37 miles |
|
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AR |
2.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3JT |
0.37 miles |
|
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW |
0.41 miles |
|
Furness College
Channelside, Bessemer Way, Channelside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ |
1.01 miles |
|
Furness Academy
Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB |
1.86 miles |
|
Moorfield Learning Centre
Moorfield Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RS |
1.88 miles |
|
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE |
2.74 miles |
|
Chetwynde School
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY |
2.75 miles |
|
Dowdales School
[Postcode LA15 8AH], Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AH |
4.72 miles |