Schools in Barrow-In-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness is a thriving industrial town and seaport in Cumbria, nestled at the tip of the picturesque Furness Penninsula. The town offers a rich history as a hub for metal bashing industries, initially driven by iron ore discoveries and supported by transportation by rail and waterways. Barrow is renowned for shipbuilding and submarines, and today has a significant port presence, backed by strong connections to naval defense and nuclear engineering. The town is close to the Lake District, providing modern refreshment as a "gateway to the lakes" and a "coastal gateway," adorned with nature reserves and a planned marina complex. Barrow's charms extend to its heritage, including Furness Abbey and Walney Island, which supports cultural attractions like sandy beaches and Walney Channel's diverse birdlife. With a population of around 55,500 (2021 census), this dynamic community boasts a thriving local economy and quality of life.
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Secondary Schools
- Furness Academy
- Walney School
- Chetwynde School
- George Hastwell School Special Academy
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Primary Schools
- Brisbane Park Infant School
- Greengate Junior School
- Roose School
- Ramsden Infant School
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School
- South Walney Infant and Nursery School
- Barrow Island Community Primary School
- North Walney Primary & Nursery School
- St George's CofE School
- St James' CofE Junior School
- St Columba's School
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School
- St Paul's CofE Junior School
- Victoria Academy
- Yarlside Academy
- Parkside Academy
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
- Vickerstown School
- Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
- Newton Village Academy
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
- South Walney Junior School
- Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
- Cambridge Primary School