Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Ostley Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LR
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LR
226 Pupils
218 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
5.00% FSM %
102 Boys
124 Girls
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School 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 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 226 pupils on roll. School capacity: 218. Current headteacher: Rachel Porter.

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 Voluntary aided 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 Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069806
URN 112366
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Rooney Chair of Governors 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ellie Benn Governor 13/11/2024 12/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Burden Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julie Davenport Governor 01/03/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Glenys Kittley Governor 11/12/2025 10/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Bradley Morrow Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Edmund Payne Governor 10/12/2021 09/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Edmund Payne Governor 19/12/2025 18/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Porter Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frances Ryan Governor 21/01/2022 20/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Eugene Tumelty Governor 21/10/2022 20/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Vandome Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
0.3 km • Barrow-in-Furness
Other
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
0.58 km • Barrow-in-Furness
Other
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
0.64 km • Barrow-in-Furness
Other
St Paul's CofE Junior School
0.72 km • Barrow-in-Furness
Other
Chetwynde School
0.75 km • Barrow-in-Furness
Other
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
0.8 km • Barrow-in-Furness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 226 pupils, with a capacity of 218.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Holy Family Catholic Primary School is Mrs Rachel Porter.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is at Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LR, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Holy Family Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Porter
Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LR
01229828018
www.holyfamily.cumbria.sch.uk
Location
LA13 9LR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112366
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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