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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
711
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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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 February 2024
Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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

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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