Victoria Academy is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Victoria Academy currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.7% boys and 43.3% girls. Around 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NE |
| Website: | www.victoria-academy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01229870812 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Janine Pierce |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142247 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 201 |
| Number of Boys: | 114 |
| Number of Girls: | 87 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 95.50% | 192 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Farm Street , LA14 2RX | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Academy Devonshire Road , LA14 5NE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Devonshire Road , LA14 5NE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant and Nursery School Oxford Street , LA14 5QN | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Junior School Hawcoat Lane , LA14 4HF | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Schneider Road , LA14 4AA | - not rated | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP | - not rated | 172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview School West Avenue , LA13 9AY | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness College Channelside , Bessemer Way LA14 2PJ | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.