St Columba's School
Church Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Columba's School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 18th of 20 primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2012, report published 5 July 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils arrive at school happy and eager to learn. Children in the early years settle quickly. They enjoy exploring and learning together with their friends. Pupils thrive in the calm and nurturing environment that leaders and staff have created. Parents speak highly of the school and its place at the heart of this island community. Pupils behave well and work hard in lessons. This helps them to achieve well in a range of subjects. Pupils feel safe in school. There is always someone to talk with if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils enjoy playtimes. Any falling out with their friends is resolved quickly by staff. Pupils are confident that should bullying occur, staff would act quickly to put a stop to it. Pupils try hard to live up to the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils are proud of the work that they do to raise funds for local charities. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities that leaders provide, such as trips to the theatre and working with local artists. Pupils develop their confidence and resilience as they challenge themselves to try new activities on residential trips. Pupils also enjoy the many clubs that they can join, including sports clubs and the popular lunchtime club.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders do not have a comprehensive understanding of how well pupils achieve. This hinders teachers when they are designing what pupils need to learn in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that assessment systems check pupils' knowledge and understanding effectively in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Columba's School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walney Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| South Walney Junior School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Vickerstown School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 15% met the expected standard |
| Barrow Island Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Brisbane Park Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire O'Donnell
- Phone
- 01229471522
- Address
- Church Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3AD
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112364
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.