Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: Ostley Bank, Newbarns
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA13 9LR
Telephone Number: 01229 828018
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 Rachel Porter
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 217 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6%

Location and administration

URN: 112366
DfE Number: 943/3607
UKPRN: 10069806
UPRN: 36025852
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Hawcoat and Newbarns (E05014228)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 321222E, 470630N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 7' 33.98" N 3° 12' 24.48" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4QGV+C7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Ellie Benn - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mr Paul Burden - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Julie Davenport - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 October 2026.
  • Mrs Glenys Kittley - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Mr Bradley Morrow - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2030.
  • Mr Edmund Payne - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Edmund Payne - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Porter - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Anthony Rooney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
  • Frances Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2030.
  • Frances Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Mr Eugene Tumelty - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Vandome - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2030.