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Sir John Barrow School

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It is a great privilege to be the Headteacher of Sir John Barrow School, a successful and inclusive nursery and primary school, in the very heart of the Ulverston community.
Recognised by Ofsted as an Outstanding school, we celebrate an upward trend in our children’s achievement, with good or better pupil progress.

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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  • We love to read!
    on Wed 14th January 2026 at 1:02 pm

    In assembly this morning we shared two new books. Some children in Y2 and Y3 are taking the new books and scrapbooks home. They will create a page […]

  • New Year, new term!
    on Wed 7th January 2026 at 2:35 pm

    Look how smart some of our Y2’s and Y4’s look! Full uniforms and completely black shoes or trainers…ready to learn and enjoying a brilliant […]

  • Y6 Leavers Hoodies!
    on Wed 7th January 2026 at 2:27 pm

    Our Y6 children look super smart and colourful in their new Leavers Hoodies! Looking forward to a great spring term together…

  • Christmas Choir!
    on Thu 18th December 2025 at 9:57 pm

    For the past few weeks, Choir have been very busy performing! We performed at Ulverston Methodist Church, The Dickensian Festival, in Ulverston […]