SchoolScoresVictoria Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NE
01229 870812 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 28 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Barrow-in-Furness comparisons use the 12 of its 24 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Barrow-in-Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barrow-in-Furness figures pool parents at the Barrow-in-Furness schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
48 pupils in this year group.
65% — 7 points above the Westmorland and Furness average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westmorland and Furness. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 16th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 24 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 23 state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- St Paul's CofE Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbarns Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ramsden Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Brisbane Park Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Victoria Academy's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 February 2024.
How did Victoria Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Victoria Academy?
92% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Victoria Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142247.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.