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Yarlside Academy
Ages 3–11243 pupils
Yarlside Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barrow-in-Furness, within the Westmorland and Furness local authority. The school has around 243 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness can view Yarlside Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barrow-in-Furness (LA13 0LH), Yarlside Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake2.1%
Free school meals2.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.1%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher24.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barrow-in-Furness
All schools in Barrow-in-Furness →Roose SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Bernards Catholic High School, BarrowGood · 0.7 miNewton Village AcademyGood · 0.9 miNewbarns Primary and Nursery School0.7 miChetwynde SchoolGood · 1.0 miHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
See the full area report for LA13 0LH →