Sir John Barrow School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Argyle Street Sir John Barrow School Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BD |
| Phone | 01229483960 |
| Reference Number | 112232 |
Sir John Barrow School has demonstrated exceptional performance across all inspected areas, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school boasts a curriculum that is ambitious and exciting, enabling pupils to achieve highly, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils express a strong sense of belonging, describing their experiences in incredibly positive terms. They thrive in an environment where supportive relationships and high expectations foster exemplary behavior and an intrinsic motivation to learn. With a strong focus on personal development, the school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities that engage all students and promote a love of learning. The leadership team is dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring that teaching practices are effective and that pupils are consistently assessed to support their learning journey. As this was the school's first inspection since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the positive evaluation reflects the successful adaptation and resilience shown by the school during challenging times.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 242 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.83%
Girls: 49.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 5 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education
- Outstanding support for personal development
- High expectations for behavior and achievement
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Expert teaching of phonics
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Croftlands Infant School
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Croftlands Junior School
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0.78 miles |
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Pennington CofE School
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1.6 miles |
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Lindal and Marton Primary School
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2.78 miles |
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Low Furness CofE Primary School
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2.83 miles |
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Penny Bridge CofE School
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3.17 miles |
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3.98 miles |
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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
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