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Parkside Academy

Goodgraded 19/10/2021Ages 2–11281 pupilsDoes not apply
BARROW-in-FURNESS, LA13 9BY
Westmorland and Furness

Parkside Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in BARROW-in-FURNESS, within the Westmorland and Furness local authority. The school has around 281 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2021, Parkside Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in BARROW-in-FURNESS can view Parkside Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in BARROW-in-FURNESS (LA13 9BY), Parkside 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 19/10/2021

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence5.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals32.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-14%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BARROW-in-FURNESSSee the full area report for LA13 9BY