Victoria Academy
URN: 142247 • Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5NE
Overview
- Name
- Victoria Academy
- URN
- 142247
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Janine Pierce (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229870812
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5NE
Summary
Victoria Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. With a current enrolment of 201 pupils and a capacity of 220, the school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment. The academy is committed to high expectations and aspirations for all students, promoting a sense of belonging within a caring community.
The curriculum at Victoria Academy is designed to provide engaging and purposeful learning experiences across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school emphasizes personal development and offers a range of extra-curricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance students' educational experience.
Victoria Academy also prioritizes student well-being, offering services such as a Breakfast Club and After School Club to support families. As part of the Furness Education Trust, the academy benefits from a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that pupils receive comprehensive support throughout their learning journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Victoria Academy is designed to provide engaging and purposeful learning experiences across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school emphasizes personal development and offers a range of extra-curricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance students' educational experience.
Victoria Academy also prioritizes student well-being, offering services such as a Breakfast Club and After School Club to support families. As part of the Furness Education Trust, the academy benefits from a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that pupils receive comprehensive support throughout their learning journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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- Prospectus (download)
- Our Ethos and Values (other)
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- Job Vacancies (other)
- Admissions and How to Apply (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies and Financial Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Newbarns Primary & Nursery School (80.2)
- Yarlside Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School (66.4)
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School (65.9)
- St Columba's School (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 114 | 87 | 220 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 184 | 97 | 87 | 220 | 14.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 190 | 87 | 103 | 220 | 16.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 190 | 87 | 103 | 220 | 16.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 200 | 90 | 110 | 220 | 16.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 104 | 104 | 220 | 13.90 |
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