Victoria Academy
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Victoria Academy is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 2nd of 20 primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 28 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils at this school are successful, resilient, creative and happy. They rise to the school's very high expectations of academic achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit from a very strong climate for learning. They excel in the many rich learning activities that the school provides for them across all subjects. Pupils successfully strive to meet the school's high expectations of behaviour. This begins from the moment they join Year 3. They learn the importance of respect and courtesy. They manage their own behaviour exceptionally well and encourage everyone around them to do the same. This means that the school is a calm, happy and harmonious place, where pupils feel safe. Pupils are immensely proud of their school and enjoy attending. Relationships are strongly positive. Pupils value the expert support and encouragement that they receive from staff. They know that staff listen to their concerns or worries. Pupils flourish in the wide range of opportunities that are available. Staff ensure that all pupils can participate in, and make the most of, the wide array of clubs and activities that the school organises for them. These include golf, construction, netball and choir.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Victoria Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Paul's CofE Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matt Connell
- Phone
- 01229870812
- Address
- Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NE
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 142247
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.