SchoolScoresSouth Walney Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Amphitrite Street South, Walney, South Walney Junior School Amphitrite Street South, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BG
01229 471447 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
41 pupils in this year group.
66% — 8 points above the Westmorland and Furness average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westmorland and Furness. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 3rd highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 23 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- South Walney Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- St Columba's School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Vickerstown School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 15% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barrow Island Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brisbane Park Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St George's CofE School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greengate Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ramsden Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is South Walney Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Walney Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did South Walney Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149960.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.