Newton Village Academy, Barrow-in-Furness
Newton Village Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barrow-in-Furness, part of Furness Education Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 16th-highest of the 20 schools in Barrow-in-Furness with published results, and 13,208th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Westmorland and Furness (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newton Village Academy in detail
Newton Village Academy in its own words
In its own words: "S afe and Nurturing M utual Respect I nspiring and Achieving L ifelong Learning E njoyment and Enrichment Furness Education Trust is a Company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales under Company Number 06895426 Registered in England and Wales."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Furness Education Trust is a Company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales under Company Number 06895426 Registered in England and Wales."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at Newton Village Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Newton Village Academy
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Newton Village Academy as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Newton Village Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newton Village Academy are Yarlside Academy (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Holy Family Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); and Newbarns Primary and Nursery School (1.3 miles, 68% reading, 62% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Newton Village Academy.
Yarlside AcademyDalton St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolNewbarns Primary and Nursery School
The trust
Newton Village Academy is one of 7 schools run by Furness Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Newton Village Academy (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (34.2%) received SEN support and 6 (7.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Newton Village Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Newton Village Academy issued 1 suspension, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Newton Village Academy are St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow (0.9 miles); Chetwynde School (1 mile); and Dowdales School (1.8 miles).
St Bernards Catholic High School, BarrowChetwynde SchoolDowdales School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Newton Village Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Newton Primary School (URN 112194), it was rated Good in June 2014.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Newton Village Academy creates a caring environment where children thrive and develop confidence. The school has high aspirations for all pupils and teaches reading exceptionally well, with most children becoming fluent, confident readers. Pupils benefit from a wealth of enrichment activities and meaningful opportunities to contribute to their community, preparing them well for life beyond primary school.
Key Strengths
- Warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel happy and confident
- Strong reading programme with well-trained staff and effective phonics teaching
- Excellent personal development opportunities including community involvement, leadership roles, and education on healthy relationships and online safety
- High attendance and positive pupil behaviour with courteous, well-mannered pupils
- Broad and enriching curriculum with clear progression of essential knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Targets for pupils with SEND are not always defined clearly enough, leading to inconsistent adaptation of teaching
- Writing skills, particularly handwriting, spelling and grammar, are not consistently developed as pupils move through the school
- Some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could due to inconsistent support
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with school leaders prioritising pupil interests and creating an open, positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking, crafting, rounders, community involvement activities, leadership and mentoring roles, before- and after-school club
Newton Village Academy is a caring and supportive school where pupils flourish and achieve well. The school has maintained strong standards since its previous inspection and continues to provide an enriching curriculum with high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
7.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
13.2
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
18.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Newton Village Academy
Term dates
Newton Village Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Westmorland and Furness's term dates for its community schools.
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newton Village Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newton Village Academy is in Westmorland and Furness; for families living there:
- Westmorland and Furness's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy 2027 to 2028 (Reception to Year 11)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
66 pupils
70 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Barrow-in-Furness
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barrow-in-Furness
Across Westmorland and Furness council
Places available
2,590
Applications
1,692
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Westmorland and Furness council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
41.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
79
Total Pupils
40
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
13.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,132
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,540
Per pupil
£507k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Newton Village Academy
Questions parents ask about Newton Village Academy
What are SATs results like at Newton Village Academy?
Of the pupils at Newton Village Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 54% reached the expected standard in reading and 62% did so in maths.
What is Newton Village Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newton Village Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Newton Primary School (URN 112194), it was rated Good in June 2014.
What is the catchment area for Newton Village Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Newton Village Academy is oversubscribed, Westmorland and Furness allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Newton Village Academy?
Newton Village Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Newton Village Academy?
Classes at Newton Village Academy average 13.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Newton Village Academy?
Newton Village Academy has around 79 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newton Village Academy?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Newton Village Academy in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newton Village Academy?
Apply through Westmorland and Furness's coordinated admissions process, naming Newton Village Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Newton Village Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newton Village Academy?
Newton Village Academy is at Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)