Sir John Barrow School
Community school
Ulverston, LA12 0BD
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 50% in England
31 of 81 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
235
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
4.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 58% | 61% | 72% | |
| Higher standard | 3% | 6% | 6% | |
| Reading | 68% | 81% | 91% | |
| Writing | 68% | 74% | 81% | |
| Maths | 74% | 87% | 91% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston · 0.3 mi · Report card · Top 11% in England
- Church Walk CofE Primary School · 0.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
- Croftlands Infant School · 0.8 mi · Good
- Croftlands Junior School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 10% in England
- Pennington CofE School · 1.6 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
- Low Furness CofE Primary School · 2.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
Best primary schools in Ulverston · Best primary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
Sir John Barrow School is in Ulverston (typical home £213,742, crime average).
What is Sir John Barrow School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Barrow School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Sir John Barrow School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sir John Barrow School is in the top 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.