Schools in Barrow-In-Furness
Barrow-In-Furness has 29 schools: 24 primary and 5 secondary or all-through. 67% of the 27 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Furness Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (40.8 in 2026). Among primary schools, Yarlside Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (97% in 2025).
- 29 schools
- 5 secondary
- 24 primary
Secondary Schools in Barrow-In-Furness
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furness Academy | Good | 40.8 (2026) | -0.36 (2024) | 1,187 |
| 2 | Walney Academy | Requires Improvement | 40.5 (2026) | -1.20 (2024) | 468 |
| 3 | Chetwynde School | Good | 38.5 (2026) | -0.39 (2024) | 508 |
| 4 | St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow | Good | 38.5 (2026) | -0.63 (2024) | 624 |
| 5 | George Hastwell School Special Academy | Requires Improvement | – | – | 99 |
Primary Schools in Barrow-In-Furness
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarlside Academy | Outstanding | 97% (2025) | 242 |
| 2 | Parkside Academy | Expected standard | 71% (2025) | 272 |
| 3 | South Walney Junior School | Expected standard | 66% (2025) | 209 |
| 4 | Victoria Academy | Outstanding | 65% (2025) | 209 |
| 5 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Good | 62% (2025) | 217 |
| 6 | Greengate Junior School | Expected standard | 60% (2025) | 161 |
| 7 | Roose School | Good | 57% (2025) | 196 |
| 8 | Barrow Island Community Primary School | Good | 54% (2025) | 162 |
| 9 | Cambridge Primary School | Needs attention | 52% (2025) | 230 |
| 10 | St George's CofE School | Good | 50% (2025) | 226 |
| 11 | St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow | Needs attention | 48% (2025) | 210 |
| 12 | Newbarns Primary and Nursery School | Good | 47% (2025) | 444 |
| 13 | St Paul's CofE Junior School | Good | 44% (2025) | 71 |
| 14 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow | – | 43% (2025) | 202 |
| 15 | Newton Village Academy | Good | 31% (2025) | 79 |
| 16 | St James' CofE Junior School | Needs attention | 31% (2025) | 115 |
| 17 | St Columba's School | Good | 30% (2025) | 212 |
| 18 | Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School | Good | 24% (2025) | 156 |
| 19 | Vickerstown School | Urgent improvement | 15% (2025) | 156 |
| 20 | Brisbane Park Infant School | Good | – | 95 |
| 21 | Hindpool Nursery School | – | – | 79 |
| 22 | Ramsden Infant School | Good | – | 80 |
| 23 | South Walney Infant and Nursery School | Good | – | 134 |
| 24 | Victoria Infant and Nursery School | Good | – | 228 |
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