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St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow Catchment Area

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

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is an academy converter primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 246 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

216

Pupils

246

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2019

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?

The catchment area for St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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.

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 Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow: 246 places, 88% filled: places available

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow has a published admission number of 246 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 246 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. 32.7% of pupils at St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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 →

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow: School Information

Full address
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4AA
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
32.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149498

Other Primary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness

If St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Westmorland and Furness

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Westmorland and Furness. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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: St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow

What is the catchment area for St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?

The catchment area for St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow oversubscribed?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow has a capacity of 246 places and currently has 216 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.

What is the admissions policy for St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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 Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow cover?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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