South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service is a pupil referral unit in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 31 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 31
- Headteacher
- Miss Lisa Balderstone (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 54.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- School reference (URN)
- 112098
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Westmorland and Furness council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2014; school remains Good (March 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Newbridge House, Ewan Close, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9HU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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All SEND schools in Westmorland and Furness
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Questions about South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
How do I get a place at South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service?
Places at South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Westmorland and Furness council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service?
Newbridge House, Ewan Close, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9HU, in Westmorland and Furness.
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