St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. Report card, Apr 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 21 April 2026, report published 24 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.3 milesOrmsgill Nursery and Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (May 2025)
- 0.6 milesVictoria Academy
Outstanding (Feb 2024)
- 0.7 milesVictoria Infant and Nursery School
School remains Good (Apr 2024)
- 0.8 milesSt Paul's CofE Junior School
School remains Good (May 2023)
- 0.9 milesSt James' CofE Junior School
School remains Good (Oct 2022)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.