Victoria Academy Catchment Area
Victoria Academy is a academy converter primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
201
Pupils
220
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Victoria Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Victoria 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.
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.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →Victoria Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NE
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142247
Other Primary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness
If Victoria Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.
Brisbane Park Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 1NY
Greengate Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 1BG
Roose School Catchment Area
Community school · LA13 0HF
Ramsden Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 1AN
Victoria Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 5QN
South Walney Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 3BZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Victoria Academy
Is Victoria Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Victoria Academy is operating close to its capacity of 220 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Victoria Academy? ▾
Admission to Victoria 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 Victoria Academy cover? ▾
Victoria Academy is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Victoria Academy? ▾
Victoria Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.