SchoolScoresSt Paul's CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4HF
01229 822211 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 June 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
44% — 14 points below the Westmorland and Furness average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Victoria Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbarns Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ramsden Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Parkside Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Paul's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112406.
- 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.