The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anthony Costa (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greengate Street, BARROW-in-FURNESS, Cumbria, LA13 9BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFurness Academy
Secondary · Very close
Moorfield Learning Centre
Independent · 394m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 520m away
Greengate Junior School
Primary · 566m away
Cambridge Primary School
Primary · 576m away
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 650m away
Ramsden Infant School
Primary · 698m away
St George's CofE School
Primary · 817m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Parkside Academy?
Parkside Academy currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkside Academy take?
Parkside Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkside Academy?
Parkside Academy is in BARROW-in-FURNESS, LA13 9BY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkside Academy have a sixth form?
No, Parkside Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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