How many pupils does Victoria Academy have?

Victoria Academy has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Victoria Academy's Ofsted rating?

Victoria Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024).

How does Victoria Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Victoria Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Victoria Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Victoria Academy is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Victoria Academy?

Victoria Academy is located at Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5NE.

Victoria Academy

Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5NE

Outstanding

Inspected 28 February 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

201

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Victoria Academy

Victoria Academy is an academy converter in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 201 pupils on roll. It is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 201 / 220 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

13.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

3.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

22.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

5.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£42,447

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,039 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,642

Spend per pupil

£5,811

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5NE
Phone: 01229870812
Headteacher: Janine Pierce
Website: www.victoria-academy.co.uk

Academy Trust

FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Victoria Academy?: Victoria Academy is an academy converter in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Victoria Academy have?: Victoria Academy has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Victoria Academy's Ofsted rating?: Victoria Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024).
How does Victoria Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at Victoria Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Victoria Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Victoria Academy is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Victoria Academy?: Victoria Academy is located at Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5NE.

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