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St Columba's School Catchment Area

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

St Columba's School is a voluntary aided primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

216

Pupils

240

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Columba's School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Columba's School is managed by Westmorland and Furness and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 →

St Columba's School — School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3AD
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112364

Other Primary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness

If St Columba's School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Columba's School

Is St Columba's School oversubscribed?

St Columba's School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Columba's School?

St Columba's School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Columba's School cover?

St Columba's School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Columba's School?

St Columba's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.