Best primary schools in Ulverston (2026)
Ulverston has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston, in the top 11% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 64%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 11% in England |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston Ulverston · Roman Catholic |
80% | 65% | 0% | Report card | |
2 Top 50% in England |
Sir John Barrow School Ulverston |
64% | 72% | 6% | Outstanding | |
3 Bottom 30% in England |
Church Walk CofE Primary School Ulverston · Church of England |
56% | 69% | 13% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 10% in England |
Croftlands Junior School Ulverston |
44% | 50% | 2% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Ulverston?
On exam results over the last three years, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston is the top-ranked primary school in Ulverston, in the top 11% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.