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Sir John Barrow School

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Find out more about our School Nursery and Admissions.

Find out more about our School Curriculum and Subject Overview.

Headteachers
Welcome

It is an absolute privilege to be the new Headteacher of Sir John Barrow School, a successful and inclusive primary school with integrated nursery provision, in the very heart of the Ulverston community.

As a member of the local community, I know how important it is for local schools to be a thriving part of the town and this ambition is shared by all staff.

Sir John Barrow Primary & Nursery School Age Range 3 to 11 years

We provide a caring and supportive environment where children learn through an exciting and creative curriculum

Ofsted 2023:-

  • ‘Pupils said that everyone is welcome here, no matter what their differences.’

  • ‘Leaders and teachers have the highest expectations for pupils’ achievement and behaviour.’

  •  ‘Pupils achieve highly, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).’

  • ‘Pupils benefit from an inspiring programme of activities for their personal development.’ 

  • ‘Reading is at the heart of the curriculum…‘Pupils across the school develop a love of reading’ 



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Our School Blog

  • Year 5’s visit to Jodrell Bank
    on Sat 25th April 2026 at 5:34 pm

    Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed their school trip to Jodrell Bank on Thursday. It brought our Science Space lessons to life and provided our students with […]

  • Star Pupils!!!
    on Mon 20th April 2026 at 8:38 am

    Congratulations to our first Star Pupils of the summer term! We were so impressed with the way you set such a positive example last week…well […]

  • We Love to Read
    on Wed 15th April 2026 at 8:53 am

    Our reading scrapbooks are looking really good!

  • We are hosting an Early Years ‘Stay and Play’ afternoon!
    on Sat 28th March 2026 at 6:06 pm

    On Tuesday 21st April at 3:15pm, we will be hosting a Stay and Play event in our Early Years playground for current and future Nursery and Reception […]