South Walney Junior School is a mainstream primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, for children aged 7 to 11. In January 2026, 38 of its 209 pupils (18.2%) were getting SEN support and 17 (8.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 7–11
- 209 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Westmorland and Furness.
18.2% get SEN support
38 of 209 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
8.1% have an EHC plan
17 of 209 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia15
- Social, emotional and mental health12
- Speech, language and communication11
- Autism8
- Moderate learning difficulty7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 209 (places for 256)
- Headteacher
- Ms Zena Lines
- Part of
- South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 21.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- School reference (URN)
- 149960
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Westmorland and Furness council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Strong standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
Amphitrite Street South, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- George Hastwell School Special Academy Special school · Ages 3–19 0.5 miles
- Vickerstown School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.7 miles
- Greengate Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.4 miles
- Sandside Lodge School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 8.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- South Walney Infant and Nursery School Primary · Ages 3–7 · SEN support 14.9%, EHC plans 3.7% 0.1 miles
- St Columba's School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 8.5% 0.2 miles
- Walney Academy Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 21.8%, EHC plans 7.5% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Westmorland and Furness SEND schools in Westmorland and Furness
Questions about South Walney Junior School
How many pupils at South Walney Junior School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 38 of the 209 pupils (18.2%) were getting SEN support and 17 (8.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at South Walney Junior School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (15 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (12 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at South Walney Junior School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at South Walney Junior School?
Through Westmorland and Furness council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to South Walney Junior School?
You can ask for South Walney Junior School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does South Walney Junior School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Vickerstown School, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is South Walney Junior School?
Amphitrite Street South, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BG, in Westmorland and Furness.
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