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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, and 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

What is the catchment area for Roose School?

The catchment area for Roose 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 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.

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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.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Roose School: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Roose School has a published admission number of 210 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Westmorland and Furness's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Barrow-in-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 →

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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Roose 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: Roose School

What is the catchment area for Roose School?

The catchment area for Roose 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 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.

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