South Walney Infant and Nursery School is a community school serving families in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider Westmorland and Furness area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 7. It currently has 165 pupils on roll with space for 240, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 28 February 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.