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South Walney Junior School

Academy converter · Barrow-in-Furness · LA14 3BG

Ages 7–11 · 209 pupils · Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

64%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)64%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.8%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
195

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

209 pupils · 256 places

Pupils on roll
209
Boys / girls
111 / 98
School capacity
256
Capacity fill
209 / 256 (82%)
Free school meals
21.5%
FSM pupils
45
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Ms Zena Lines

Location

Address
Amphitrite Street South, Walney, South Walney Junior School Amphitrite Street South
Postcode
LA14 3BG
Town
Barrow-in-Furness
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
District
Westmorland and Furness
Constituency
Barrow and Furness
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, 209 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 21.5%.

Open schools in Barrow-in-Furness
31
Primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness
24
Academies among open schools in Barrow-in-Furness
48% (15)
Open schools in LA14
20
Primary in LA14
17
Open schools in Westmorland and Furness LA
161
Primary in Westmorland and Furness LA
121

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM7.6%

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  • St Columba's School

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    • KS270%
    • Absence5.4%
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  • Vickerstown School

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    • FSM18.2%

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  • Barrow Island Community Primary School

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    • FSM29.6%

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  • Brisbane Park Infant School

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    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM41.1%

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  • St George's CofE School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM45.6%

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  • St James' CofE Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM46.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • Greengate Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM48.4%

    1.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Zena Lines
Telephone
01229471447

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