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Roose School Catchment Area

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

Roose School is a community primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

198

Pupils

210

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Roose School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Roose 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Roose School — School Information

Full address
North Row, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0HF
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
112207

Other Primary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Roose School

Is Roose School oversubscribed?

Roose School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Roose School?

Admission to Roose 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 Roose School cover?

Roose 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 Roose School?

Roose School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.