St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
88%
Capacity
216
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Westmorland and Furness community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 246 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Kevin McGoldrick, it falls under Westmorland and Furness local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4889th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 99 in Westmorland and Furness.
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 13 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westmorland and Furness, St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 4AA |
| Headteacher | Kevin McGoldrick |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.7% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 246 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Nov 2018Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4889th of 13,686
Nationally
708th of 2,065
In North West
32nd of 99
In Westmorland and Furness
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness
Westmorland and Furness, LA14 4AA
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness
Westmorland and Furness, LA14 4AA
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