Victoria Academy, Barrow-in-Furness

In its own words: "An extensive range of experiences and activities ensures that all pupils are challenged and have the opportunities to achieve and celebrate success. A well established culture of academic, social and emotional support means the needs of each child are addressed and met, so that all children can experience success."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors I am delighted to welcome you to our thriving and constantly improving school. I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher at Victoria."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Victoria Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (82% in reading, 84% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Across Westmorland and Furness, 96% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Westmorland and Furness lodged 5 appeals against primary school offers; 5 reached a hearing and none succeeded.

The nearest other state primary schools to Victoria Academy are Victoria Infant and Nursery School (0.2 miles, Good); St Paul's CofE Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 61% maths); St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow (0.6 miles, 56% reading, 70% maths); and Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School (0.6 miles, 60% reading, 48% maths).

Victoria Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Victoria 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.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 33 pupils (15.8%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oxford Place (near), 380 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 264 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11), as is usual near a town centre.

Victoria Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Victoria Academy are Chetwynde School (0.8 miles); Furness Academy (0.9 miles); and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow (0.9 miles).