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Parkside Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Parkside Academy is a academy converter primary school in BARROW-in-FURNESS, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 281 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

281

Pupils

300

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Parkside Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Parkside Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Westmorland and Furness. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Parkside Academy — School Information

Full address
Greengate Street, BARROW-in-FURNESS, LA13 9BY
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
31% of pupils
DfE URN
142249

Frequently Asked Questions — Parkside Academy

Is Parkside Academy oversubscribed?

Parkside Academy is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parkside Academy?

Admission to Parkside Academy is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Parkside Academy cover?

Parkside Academy is a primary school in BARROW-in-FURNESS, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Parkside Academy?

Parkside Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.