St James' CofE Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James' CofE Junior School
Address: Blake Street
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA14 1NY
Telephone Number: 01229 833610
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jacqueline Rushton
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 115 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 48% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.1%

Location and administration

URN: 112362
DfE Number: 943/3601
UKPRN: 10075888
UPRN: 36007250
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Old Barrow and Hindpool (E05014240)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 319415E, 469905N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 7' 9.52" N 3° 14' 3.3" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4Q98+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Brisbane Park Infant School (0.1km)
  2. Hindpool Nursery School (0.2km)
  3. Ramsden Infant School (0.8km)
  4. Greengate Junior School (1.2km)
  5. Victoria Academy (1.3km)
  6. Victoria Infant and Nursery School (1.3km)
  7. St George's CofE School (1.5km)
  8. St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow (1.5km)
  9. Parkside Academy (1.5km)
  10. Furness Academy (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jacqueline Birnie - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Brayshaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2004 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 October 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Robert Coles - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Ms Sarah Heywood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2026.
  • Revd John Hodgkinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2012 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Liam Reid - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2026.
  • Mr Graeme Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2028.
  • Mr Mark Sweeney - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2028.