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Parkside Academy
Greengate Street, BARROW-in-FURNESS, Cumbria, LA13 9BY, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.7 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
281
Capacity
300
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 71% of students achieve expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 75.7 indicates it outperforms 76% of schools, reflecting strong overall quality. However, only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.2%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.11488, -3.21205 · LA13 9BY
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN142249
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parkside-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Parkside Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Parkside Academy a good school?
Parkside Academy scores 75.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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