Is St James' CofE Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 96th of 121 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St James' CofE Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 31% of pupils at St James' CofE Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St James' CofE Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at St James' CofE Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St James' CofE Junior School

Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1NY

Local ranking96th of 121 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 31.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 46.0%
Writing (Expected): 46.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 42.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 121
Boys: 59 (51%)
Girls: 56 (49%)
Capacity: 240 (48% full)
SEND: 22.3%
FSM Eligible: 51.2%
EAL: 13.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.4%
SEN Support: 14.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,862/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.3%
Other: 4.1%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Black African: 2.5%
White Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%

84.3%

White British

4.1%

Other

3.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01229833610

office@stjamesjun-bif.cumbria.sch.uk

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Blake Street

Barrow-in-Furness, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112362
UKPRN: 10075888
Establishment No.: 3601

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