Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Barrow in Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 279 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
279
Pupils
218
Capacity
128%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery 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.
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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.
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- Full address
- Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112213
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery currently has 279 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 218 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery 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 Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Barrow in Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.