Open State Primary Mixed

South Walney Infant and Nursery School

Amphitrite Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BZ
165 Pupils
240 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
12.30% FSM %
93 Boys
72 Girls
About South Walney Infant and Nursery School

South Walney Infant and Nursery School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area in Westmorland and Furness with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–7 is part of the North West region.

It has 165 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Rebecca Ensoll.

Information on South Walney Infant and Nursery School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Walney Island
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
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10077725
URN 112212
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Pearson Chair of Governors 01/05/2024 01/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Anderson Governor 02/09/2025 02/09/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Catherine Bedford Governor 30/01/2024 30/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Frank Cassidy Governor 27/09/2022 26/09/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rebecca Ensoll Governor 08/03/2013 31/12/2032 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Howker-Fullard Governor 02/12/2021 02/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Lightfoot Governor 26/09/2023 26/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Martin Governor 25/11/2025 25/11/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Chloe McCann Governor 10/09/2024 10/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gail Scott Governor 09/09/2021 09/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Megan Turner-Cummins Governor 13/05/2025 13/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness.
South Walney Infant and Nursery School has 165 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
South Walney Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at South Walney Infant and Nursery School is Mrs Rebecca Ensoll.
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is at Amphitrite Street, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BZ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at South Walney Infant and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Ensoll
Amphitrite Street, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112212
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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