The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 15% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
15%
-47.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
94
-11.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mick Cull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Mill Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3XY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Hastwell School
Special school · 616m away
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Academy · 616m away
St Columba's School
Primary · 740m away
Walney School
Secondary · 842m away
South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
South Walney Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hindpool Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Brisbane Park Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Vickerstown School?
Vickerstown School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vickerstown School take?
Vickerstown School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vickerstown School?
Vickerstown School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3XY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vickerstown School have a sixth form?
No, Vickerstown School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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