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Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery

Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG

A Good-rated primary school in Barrow in Furness where 65% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

279

Ages

2-11

FSM

4.7%

Capacity

218

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

84.0%

Maths

74.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Barrow in Furness, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 279 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — School remains Good
Dec 2019 — Good
Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery

What is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What are Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery's latest exam results?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery located?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Barrow in Furness, Westmorland and Furness (LA14 4PG).

How many pupils attend Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery has around 279 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery with other schools?

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