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Newton Village Academy
Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.4 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
80
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. However, the school has room for improvement in academic performance, as only 31% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, and none achieve the higher standard. Despite these challenges, it ranks in the top 3% nationally for expected standards, indicating potential for growth.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Location
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54.13380, -3.17942 · LA13 0LT
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN149351
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Village Academy rated by Ofsted?
Newton Village Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2014.
Is Newton Village Academy a good school?
Newton Village Academy scores 13.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Newton Village Academy?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newton Village Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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