How many pupils does Yarlside Academy have?

Yarlside Academy has 243 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

97% of pupils at Yarlside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Yarlside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Yarlside Academy is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Yarlside Academy?

Yarlside Academy is located at Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0LH.

Yarlside Academy

Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0LH

Not rated

Inspected 5 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

97%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

243

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Yarlside Academy

Yarlside Academy is an academy converter in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 243 pupils on roll. It is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 243 / 210 (116%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 November 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

2.1%

Free school meals

2.1%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

5.3%

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)

97%

Expected standard (RWM)

25%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

112

Avg maths score

Attendance

2.8%

Overall absence

1.1%

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.

10.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

9.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£53,258

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,959 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.

£5,709

Spend per pupil

£6,175

Income per pupil

51%

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: Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0LH
Phone: 01229840930
Headteacher: Janine Pierce
Website: www.yarlsideacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Yarlside Academy?: Yarlside Academy is an academy converter in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Yarlside Academy have?: Yarlside Academy has 243 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Yarlside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 97% of pupils at Yarlside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Yarlside Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Yarlside Academy is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Yarlside Academy?: Yarlside Academy is located at Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0LH.

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