Sir John Barrow School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sir John Barrow School
Address: Argyle Street, Sir John Barrow School
Town/City: Ulverston
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA12 0BD
Telephone Number: 01229 483960
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Reddy
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 235 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.2%

Location and administration

URN: 112232
DfE Number: 943/2627
UKPRN: 10074322
UPRN: 100110753184
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Ulverston (E05014246)

Easting & Northing: 329010E, 478020N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 11' 37.13" N 3° 5' 21.83" W
Plus Code: 9C6R5WV6+F6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Elizabeth Brown - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mrs Nancy Fletcher Fletcher - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Ann Hamilton - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Ayasha Kershaw - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Mr Craig Joseph Lavery - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2026.
  • Mr David Watson Smith - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Williamson - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 February 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Williamson - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Dawn Woodhouse - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Miss Charlotte Frances Wraith - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 December 2025.