The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Janine Pierce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVictoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Primary · 589m away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Primary · 913m away
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St James' CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Victoria Academy's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Victoria Academy?
Victoria Academy currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Victoria Academy take?
Victoria Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Victoria Academy?
Victoria Academy is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NE, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Victoria Academy have a sixth form?
No, Victoria Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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