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Victoria Academy
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5NE, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.4 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
201
Capacity
220
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 91.4, indicating it outperforms 91% of schools in terms of local context and needs. However, only 10% of students achieved the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents focused on advanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black African1.0%
White Other0.5%
Location
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54.12781, -3.22274 · LA14 5NE
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN142247
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.victoria-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Victoria Academy rated by Ofsted?
Victoria Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Victoria Academy a good school?
Victoria Academy scores 91.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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