The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 75
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Fell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Secondary · 1.4km away
Yarlside Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Roose School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Newton Village Academy?
Newton Village Academy currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newton Village Academy take?
Newton Village Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newton Village Academy?
Newton Village Academy is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0LT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newton Village Academy have a sixth form?
No, Newton Village Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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