Victoria Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Devonshire Road, LA14 5NE |
| School Website | www.victoria-academy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1229870812 |
| URN | 142247 |
School Census
| Total | 203 |
| Girls/Boys | 103/100 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 35 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2024 | Outstanding |
| 08/07/2014 | Good |
| 13/10/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/10/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.4 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 2.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.6 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Oxford Street, , LA14 5QN
St Paul's CofE Junior School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hawcoat Lane, , LA14 4HF
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Schneider Road, , LA14 4AA