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Sir John Barrow School

Argyle Street, Ulverston, LA12 0BD
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Sir John Barrow School
Ulverston, LA12 0BD
242 Pupils
300 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
17.20% FSM %
123 Boys
119 Girls
About Sir John Barrow School

Sir John Barrow School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: David Reddy.

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 Ulverston
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 10074322
URN 112232
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Barrett Chair of Governors 12/07/2022 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Brown Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nancy Fletcher Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Laura Hamilton Governor 17/10/2024 17/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Gemma Jackson Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ayasha Kershaw Governor 26/09/2022 26/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Craig Lavery Governor 18/11/2022 18/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Lister Governor 04/12/2020 10/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Palmer Governor 05/03/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Smith Governor 12/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Williamson Governor 09/02/2022 09/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Williamson Governor 10/02/2026 10/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
0.55 km • Ulverston
Other
Church Walk CofE Primary School
0.58 km • Ulverston
Other
Ulverston Victoria High School
0.6 km • Ulverston
Other
Croftlands Infant School
1.26 km • Ulverston
Other
Croftlands Junior School
1.26 km • Ulverston
Other
Sandside Lodge School
1.35 km • Ulverston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir John Barrow School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness.
Sir John Barrow School has 242 pupils, with a capacity of 300.
Sir John Barrow School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Sir John Barrow School is Mr David Reddy.
Sir John Barrow School is at Argyle Street, Ulverston, LA12 0BD, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Sir John Barrow School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sir John Barrow School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Reddy
Argyle Street, Ulverston, LA12 0BD
01229483960
www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk
Location
LA12 0BD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112232
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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