St Columba's School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Columba's School
Address: Church Lane, Walney Island
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA14 3AD
Telephone Number: 01229 471522
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire O'Donnell
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 212 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.5%

Location and administration

URN: 112364
DfE Number: 943/3603
UKPRN: 10069808
UPRN: 36004401
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Walney Island (E05014248)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 318318E, 468527N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 6' 24.32" N 3° 15' 2.36" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4P4X+PP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. South Walney Infant and Nursery School (0.4km)
  2. George Hastwell School Special Academy (0.5km)
  3. South Walney Junior School (0.5km)
  4. Walney Academy (0.5km)
  5. Vickerstown School (0.7km)
  6. Barrow Island Community Primary School (1.4km)
  7. Brisbane Park Infant School (1.7km)
  8. Hindpool Nursery School (1.7km)
  9. St James' CofE Junior School (1.8km)
  10. St George's CofE School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Ms Anna Cheetham - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mr Peter Craig - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Cunningham - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Evans - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Macheta - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Mrs Ruth McKenna - Governor. Appointed on 11 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 August 2029.
  • Mrs Claire O'Donnell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Helen Pryer - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mrs Kerry Salter - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 June 2029.
  • Mrs Annette Vandome - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 April 2026.