Best 3 Primary schools in Ulverston – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Sir John Barrow School (Primary) in Ulverston; Penny Bridge CofE School (Primary) in Ulverston; Croftlands Infant School (Primary) in Ulverston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sir John Barrow School, Penny Bridge CofE School and Croftlands Infant School. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Ulverston, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Sir John Barrow School), published May 2023. The lowest is 2 (Penny Bridge CofE School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Penny Bridge CofE School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; all within the The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Sir John Barrow School LA12 0BD	Penny Bridge CofE School LA12 7RQ	Croftlands Infant School LA12 9JU
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BD	Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RQ	Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU
Latest Ofsted	1 9 May 2023	2 29 Sep 2024	2 15 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	300	105	226
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Westmorland and Furness (943)	The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust	Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website	www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk	www.pennybridge.cumbria.sch.uk	www.croftlandsinf.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone	01229483960	01229861307	01229586565
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sir John Barrow School

LA12 0BD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0BD
Ofsted: 1 9 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01229483960

Penny Bridge CofE School

LA12 7RQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RQ
Ofsted: 2 29 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.pennybridge.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01229861307

Croftlands Infant School

LA12 9JU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9JU
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.croftlandsinf.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01229586565

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.