Victoria Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oxford Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 5QN |
| Reference Number | 112210 |
Victoria Infant and Nursery School continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school. The inspection reflected the school's high expectations for student learning and behavior, with pupils showing positive attitudes and feeling safe and happy in their environment. The school's curriculum is ambitious and engaging, allowing students to progress well, particularly in early reading, where strategies are in place to provide the necessary support for those who struggle. The school's culture fosters personal development, with various clubs and community initiatives enhancing students' experiences and understanding of the world.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 226 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.58%
Girls: 54.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 29 | 52 |
| 2 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.3% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils arrive at school happy and ready to learn.
- High expectations for learning and behavior.
- Effective early reading program with well-matched books.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Well-prepared pupils for the next stages of their education.
- Pupils show positive attitudes and engagement in learning.
- Rich set of experiences that support personal development.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Specific knowledge and vocabulary not clearly identified in a small number of subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Victoria Academy
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5NE |
0.18 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF |
0.31 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LR |
0.49 miles |
|
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9ET |
0.63 miles |
|
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AA |
0.75 miles |
|
Ramsden Infant School
Thwaite Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AN |
0.76 miles |
|
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AR |
0.77 miles |
|
St James' CofE Junior School
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY |
0.82 miles |
|
Parkside Academy
Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BY |
0.85 miles |
|
Brisbane Park Infant School
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY |
0.88 miles |
|
Hindpool Nursery School
Bath Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5TS |
0.88 miles |
|
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4PG |
0.93 miles |
|
Greengate Junior School
Greengate Street, Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1BG |
0.96 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lumley Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2BA |
1.12 miles |
|
Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RP |
1.15 miles |
|
St George's CofE School
School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2JN |
1.21 miles |
|
Yarlside Academy
Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LH |
1.28 miles |
|
Roose School
North Row, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0HF |
1.51 miles |
|
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Trinity Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2SJ |
1.59 miles |
|
Newton Village Academy
Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT |
1.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chetwynde School
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY |
0.71 miles |
|
Furness Academy
Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB |
0.75 miles |
|
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE |
0.79 miles |
|
Moorfield Learning Centre
Moorfield Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RS |
1.05 miles |
|
Furness College
Channelside, Bessemer Way, Channelside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ |
1.15 miles |
|
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW |
2.07 miles |
|
Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3JT |
2.19 miles |
|
Dowdales School
[Postcode LA15 8AH], Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AH |
2.66 miles |