The Best Schools In Barrow Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Barrow. These top schools near Barrow are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Yarlside Academy

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Our number one ranked school in Barrow based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Yarlside Academy.

Pupils
246
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
2

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School

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Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is ranked second in Barrow based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
440
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

St Columba's School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Barrow based on our authoritative ranking is St Columba's School.

Pupils
204
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
4

Sir John Barrow School

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The school ranked at number four in our Barrow league table is Sir John Barrow School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
223
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
5

St Paul's CofE Junior School

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Our number five ranked school in Barrow based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Paul's CofE Junior School.

Pupils
68
Ages
7 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school

Top 5 best performing schools in Barrow and their catchment areas in Barrow ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • Yarlside Academy
  • Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
  • St Columba's School
  • Sir John Barrow School
  • St Paul's CofE Junior School

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