South Walney Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Barrow-in-Furness, North West LA14 3BZ · Westmorland and Furness
#126 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#977 of 15,697 nationally
About South Walney Infant and Nursery School
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Barrow-in-Furness, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 134 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 126th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (89th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 134; capacity filled 55.8%.
There are 29 schools in Barrow-in-Furness; South Walney Infant and Nursery School ranks 3rd of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)7.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Walney Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 134
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 55.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
South Walney Junior School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
209 students · 132 m away
St Columba's School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students · 381 m away
Walney Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
468 students · 600 m away
Vickerstown School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students · 1.1 km away
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
162 students · 1.3 km away
Brisbane Park Infant School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
95 students · 2.0 km away
St James' CofE Junior School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
115 students · 2.0 km away
St George's CofE School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
226 students · 2.1 km away
Greengate Junior School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
161 students · 2.3 km away
Ramsden Infant School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
80 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Linacre Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Wrenbury Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Ashton Hayes Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
Over St John's CofE Primary School
Winsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
Ewanrigg Junior School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
133 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Walney Infant and Nursery School a good school?
South Walney Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 88.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #126 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Walney Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
South Walney Infant and Nursery School ranks #126 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #977 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Walney Infant and Nursery School?
South Walney Infant and Nursery School had 134 students in 2025.
Is South Walney Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near South Walney Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Walney Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.