Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery — Primary School in Barrow in Furness

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Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery

Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG

279 Pupils

218 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

4.70% FSM %

129 Boys

150 Girls

About Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Barrow in Furness, Westmorland and Furness, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 279 pupils on roll. School capacity: 218. Current headteacher: Peter Mills.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Westmorland and Furness
Region	North West
Administrative District	Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency	Barrow and Furness
Ward	Hawcoat and Newbarns
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10079802
URN	112213
Data Last Updated	07-07-2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barrow in Furness, Westmorland and Furness.

How many pupils does Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery have?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery has 279 pupils, with a capacity of 218.

What is the age range at Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?

The Headteacher at Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is Mr Peter Mills.

Where is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery located?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is at Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.

Does Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery currently open?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Peter Mills

Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG

www.daneghyll.cumbria.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 112213

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026