South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Address: Amphitrite Street, Walney
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA14 3BZ
Telephone Number: 01229 471457
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Ensoll
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 134 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 56% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.6%

Location and administration

URN: 112212
DfE Number: 943/2518
UKPRN: 10077725
UPRN: 36004402
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Walney Island (E05014248)

Easting & Northing: 318360E, 468148N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 6' 12.09" N 3° 14' 59.68" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4Q32+82

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. South Walney Junior School (0.1km)
  2. St Columba's School (0.4km)
  3. Walney Academy (0.6km)
  4. George Hastwell School Special Academy (0.7km)
  5. Vickerstown School (1.1km)
  6. Barrow Island Community Primary School (1.3km)
  7. Brisbane Park Infant School (2.0km)
  8. Hindpool Nursery School (2.0km)
  9. St James' CofE Junior School (2.0km)
  10. St George's CofE School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Mr Matthew Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 September 2029.
  • Ms Catherine Anne Bedford - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mr Frank Cassidy - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 September 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Ensoll - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2032.
  • Mrs Christine Howker-Fullard - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Lightfoot - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Martin - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Miss Chloe McCann - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 September 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Pearson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mrs Megan Turner-Cummins - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2029.