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St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Schneider Road
 Barrow-in-Furness
 Cumbria LA14 4AA
Telephone: 01229 828406

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
History: This school arose from St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Trust: Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Kevin McGoldrick (since October 2017)
Previous Headteacher: Amy Bates
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 10.71 / 5.9
Non-teaching Staff*: 9.7
Number of pupils: 210
Pupils Per Teacher: 19.6
Sex: Mixed (53% boys / 47% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 32.30% (medium)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 18.8%
Local child deprivation rate: 23.9% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 10.2%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 11.0%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.0km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Cumbria
Constituency: Barrow and Furness
Electoral Ward: Ormsgill and Parkside
School Number: 9433606

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 21st April 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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School Performance Table: View record
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