Which is the best primary school in Ulverston?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Sir John Barrow School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Ulverston, with 72% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Ulverston ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Ulverston?

9 primary schools in Ulverston published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Ulverston, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Sir John Barrow School
Community school

6%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
2
Church Walk CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
3
Low Furness CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
4
Pennington CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

6%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
5
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
6
Leven Valley CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
7
Penny Bridge CofE School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
8
Croftlands Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
9
Lindal and Marton Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

27%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Ulverston?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Sir John Barrow School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Ulverston, with 72% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Ulverston ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Ulverston?: 9 primary schools in Ulverston published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.