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Sir John Barrow School
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Sir John Barrow School
- Primary
- Ulverston LA12 0BD
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Phonics starts early and continues through Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Highly ambitious and exciting curriculum for all pupils including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas noted as needing improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve extremely well in reading, including pupils with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt help is provided to pupils at risk of falling behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary; pupils do not disrupt learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve extremely well. Staff make careful adaptations for these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders put a swift stop to bullying and provide regular safeguarding training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School gathers wide range of information to understand pupils’ welfare; works effectively with agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents are fully involved in supporting pupils with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school activities, diverse from origami to tag rugby.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are trained to deliver curriculum consistently well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils to know more and remember more over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Lessons engage pupils and keep them focused with regular checks to ensure understanding.
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About Us
Sir John Barrow School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 225 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the headteacher of Sir John Barrow School, a thriving and welcoming nursery and primary school in the very centre of the Ulverston community, is a wonderful honour. We celebrate an upward trend in our students' attainment, with good or better pupil progress, and are proud to be recognised by Ofsted as a good school that is quickly improving. Succeeding, Enjoying, and Belonging, which is our motto, captures who we are and what we stand for. Success, enjoyment of school, and a strong sense of belonging are our top priorities for all of our kids. We are proud of our kids, who are highly involved in the management of their school. SJB, as it is fondly referred as, values its solid ties with parents, carers, and the larger community. We gain from having a capable governing body, a responsive parent group, and stimulating and creative connections with local businesses and the community. I want to personally greet you and wish you a "piping hot" welcome. I also hope that the details on our website and brochure will help you get a feel for our school. If you want to stop by and take a look around, please call the office to set up an appointment. Our doors are always open.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 25.8 | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.38% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 9 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.28% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 12 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 9 | 8.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir John Barrow School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1