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Barrow Island Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Barrow Island Community Primary School is a community primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 168 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

168

Pupils

210

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Barrow Island Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barrow Island Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Barrow Island Community Primary School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Barrow Island Community Primary School is set by Westmorland and Furness and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Barrow Island Community Primary School: 210 places, 80% filled: places available

Barrow Island Community Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 168 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.8% of pupils at Barrow Island Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Westmorland and Furness.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Westmorland and Furness publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Westmorland and Furness school admissions →

Barrow Island Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Trinity Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2SJ
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
29.8% of pupils
DfE URN
112236

Other Primary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness

If Barrow Island Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barrow Island Community Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Barrow Island Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barrow Island Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Barrow Island Community Primary School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barrow Island Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Barrow Island Community Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 168 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.

What is the admissions policy for Barrow Island Community Primary School?

Admission to Barrow Island Community Primary School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Barrow Island Community Primary School cover?

Barrow Island Community Primary School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barrow Island Community Primary School?

Barrow Island Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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