- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1197%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.4
Schools in LA13
A postcode district in Westmorland and Furness
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: LA13 is a postcode district in Westmorland and Furness with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1810 primary · 5 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All LA13 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LA13
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LA13
10 in LA13, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 272
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
25 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Top Secondary Schools in LA13
5 in LA13, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 508
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
263 first choices, 258 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,187
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
97 first choices, 123 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 624
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Nurseries in LA13
6 in LA13, highest Ofsted grade first
Roose Nursery
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0HF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cheeky Monkeys Childcare
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9PA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Tots Day Nursery Limited
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9JY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LA13
1 in LA13, by the school's Eduscope score
Moorfield Learning Centre
La13 9rs · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in LA13
1 in LA13. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Moorfield Learning Centre
La13 9rs · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LA13, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LA13 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LA13 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LA13
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LA13
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LA13?
LA13 has 18 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LA13?
The highest-ranked schools in LA13 on Eduscope are Yarlside Academy, Parkside Academy, Holy Family Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in LA13?
There is 1 independent school in LA13. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in LA13?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in LA13 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.