Parkside Academy
Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkside Academy is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 3rd of 20 primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 17 March 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 January 2026
Pupils thrive at Parkside Academy. Staff are deeply interested in each pupil’s needs and ensure that they feel safe and valued. Pupils who join the school at different times settle in quickly. Staff help them to make friends and develop a strong sense of belonging. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried. They are confident that adults will deal with any concerns well. Bullying is extremely rare and dealt with swiftly when it happens. Pupils are happy and flourish at school. Their behaviour is excellent. Pupils are polite and respectful to adults and to each other. They enjoy their learning and talk positively about their lessons. Pupils’ attendance is high, reflecting their enjoyment of school and their strong sense of belonging. They enjoy playing with their friends at breaktimes. The school provides a wealth of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils sing in the choir, play in sporting teams and take on responsibilities such as becoming eco warriors or school councillors. These experiences help pupils to grow in confidence. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum. Children in the early years make an excellent start to their education. Most pupils achieve well across the curriculum and develop their knowledge in a range of subjects. Staff identify barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged extremely well. They make well-considered adaptations that help these pupils learn the curriculum successfully. Overall, pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education and develop the attitudes and routines they need for future learning.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that teachers design activities that help pupils to build depth in their knowledge across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
272 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Parkside Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Greengate Junior School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Cambridge Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| Ramsden Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St George's CofE School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Anthony Costa
- Phone
- 01229828348
- Address
- Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BY
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 142249
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.