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Yarlside Academy
Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LH, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.8 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
243
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable 97% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out in Westmorland and Furness. The school's impressive LocaleIQ score of 99.8 indicates exceptional performance compared to other institutions, and a high parent satisfaction rate of 95% reflects strong community support. While 25% of students achieve the higher standard, further details on specific areas for improvement are limited.
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Last inspected: 5 November 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%. | 97% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
My child is happy
97%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
92%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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54.12173, -3.18833 · LA13 0LH
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN142248
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.yarlsideacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Yarlside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Yarlside Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Yarlside Academy a good school?
Yarlside Academy scores 99.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Yarlside Academy?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Yarlside Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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