Victoria Infant and Nursery School
URN: 112210 • Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5QN
Overview
- Name
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 112210
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Grayless (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229812537
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5QN
Summary
Victoria Infant and Nursery School is a mixed community school located in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. With a current enrolment of 226 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 180, reflecting its popularity within the local community. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can play, learn, and grow together.
The curriculum at Victoria Infant and Nursery School is designed to foster a love of learning and support the individual needs of each child. The school places a strong emphasis on play-based learning, ensuring that children develop essential skills in a supportive setting. Additionally, the school offers various resources and activities that promote both academic and social development.
Victoria Infant and Nursery School is committed to inclusivity, with 6.90% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a focus on supporting families from diverse backgrounds. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media, which helps to strengthen the connection between home and school.
The curriculum at Victoria Infant and Nursery School is designed to foster a love of learning and support the individual needs of each child. The school places a strong emphasis on play-based learning, ensuring that children develop essential skills in a supportive setting. Additionally, the school offers various resources and activities that promote both academic and social development.
Victoria Infant and Nursery School is committed to inclusivity, with 6.90% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a focus on supporting families from diverse backgrounds. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media, which helps to strengthen the connection between home and school.
Useful links
- Governor Secure Page (governance)
- Governors 1 (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- GDPR - Privacy Policy (other)
- Newsletter Summer Term 2 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Uniform Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Newbarns Primary & Nursery School (80.2)
- Victoria Academy (70.7)
- Yarlside Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School (66.4)
- St Columba's School (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 226
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 6.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 226 | 103 | 123 | 180 | 6.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 115 | 108 | 260 | 10.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 117 | 112 | 260 | 5.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 117 | 112 | 260 | 5.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 128 | 108 | 260 | 6.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 121 | 110 | 260 | 6.40 |
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