St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow — Primary School in Barrow-in-Furness

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St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow

Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4AA

216 Pupils

246 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

32.70% FSM %

118 Boys

98 Girls

About St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Westmorland and Furness, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 216 pupils on roll. School capacity: 246. Current headteacher: Kevin McGoldrick.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Westmorland and Furness or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
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	Ormsgill and Parkside
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
Trust / Sponsor	MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2023
UKPRN	10091668
URN	149498
Data Last Updated	13-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Maureen Casey	Chair of Local Governing Body	09/10/2023	03/03/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Maureen Casey	Local Governor	03/03/2023	03/03/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr David Franks	Local Governor	18/11/2025	17/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Halton	Local Governor	15/07/2022	14/07/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Johnson	Local Governor	22/11/2024	21/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin McGoldrick	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Donna Postlethwaite	Local Governor	11/10/2024	10/10/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Tracie Roberts	Local Governor	06/10/2022	05/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Josephine Savage	Local Governor	24/03/2023	23/03/2027	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School

0.53 km • Barrow-in-Furness

Other

Victoria Academy

0.92 km • Barrow-in-Furness

Other

Victoria Infant and Nursery School

1.2 km • Barrow-in-Furness

Other

St Paul's CofE Junior School

1.34 km • Barrow-in-Furness

Other

Hindpool Nursery School

1.47 km • Barrow-in-Furness

Other

St James' CofE Junior School

1.49 km • Barrow-in-Furness

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness.

How many pupils does St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow have?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow has 216 pupils, with a capacity of 246.

What is the age range at St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow a faith school?

Yes, St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?

The Headteacher at St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is Mr Kevin McGoldrick.

Where is St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow located?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is at Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4AA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.

Does St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow currently open?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Kevin McGoldrick

Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4AA

01229828406

www.st-piusx.cumbria.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149498

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026