Sir John Barrow School
Argyle Street, Sir John Barrow School, Ulverston, LA12 0BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sir John Barrow School is a primary school in Ulverston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Ulverston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 March 2023, report published 9 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
Pupils love their school. Some even used words like 'amazing' to describe it. Their strong relationships with staff help pupils feel safe, happy and secure. They know who to speak to if they have any worries. Pupils said that everyone is welcome here, no matter what their differences. Leaders and teachers have the highest expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils try their best at all times. They listen carefully and work hard in lessons. Pupils know that if they ask for help they will receive it readily. Pupils achieve highly, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Throughout the school from the Nursery to Year 6, behaviour is exemplary. The youngest children soon learn to follow the simple, predictable routines that adults provide. Older pupils set an excellent example to younger ones when they walk sensibly around school. Pupils understand the difference between normal disagreements and bullying. Leaders and adults put a swift stop to bullying should ever it occur. Pupils benefit from an inspiring programme of activities for their personal development. These activities are exciting and challenging. For example, pupils learn to sail canoes in the Lake District. They learn to speak in public when they enter local poetry-reading festivals. Pupils have opportunities to represent their school in sports competitions. The wide range of after-school activities is as diverse as origami and tag rugby. All pupils participate in these activities, including pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
235 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Sir John Barrow School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Croftlands Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Croftlands Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pennington CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Reddy
- Phone
- 01229483960
- Address
- Argyle Street, Sir John Barrow School, Ulverston, LA12 0BD
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112232
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.