Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lumley Street
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA14 2BA
Telephone Number: 01229 260367
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Simone Beach
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 202 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.2%

Location and administration

URN: 148699
DfE Number: 943/3602
UKPRN: 10088889
UPRN: 36013556
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Old Barrow and Hindpool (E05014240)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 320714E, 468961N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 6' 39.71" N 3° 12' 50.88" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4Q6P+C8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Simone Beach - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Stacey Bibby - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Miss Stacey Bibby - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Miss Liza Brady - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Miss Megan Hornby - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 June 2029.
  • Mrs Jenny Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mr Philip Penfold - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Margaret Ross - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mrs Ann Ruscillo - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mrs Iwona Suwala - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Mrs Carrie Waite - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Ms Marzena Zebryk - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Ms Marzena Zebryk - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2027.