Church Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 3AD
10 simple reasons to choose St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Barrow-in-Furness
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Walney, Barrow-in-Furness.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Barrow-in-Furness
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 35% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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