Compare Brisbane Park Infant School and Newbarns Primary and Nursery School and Victoria Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Brisbane Park Infant School (Primary) in Barrow-in-Furness; Newbarns Primary and Nursery School (Primary) in Barrow-in-Furness; Victoria Academy (Primary) in Barrow-in-Furness — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brisbane Park Infant School, Newbarns Primary and Nursery School and Victoria Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Newbarns Primary and Nursery School), published Jun 2013. The lowest is 2 (Brisbane Park Infant School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Brisbane Park Infant School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST and FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Brisbane Park Infant School LA14 1NY	Newbarns Primary and Nursery School LA13 9ET	Victoria Academy LA14 5NE
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 1NY	Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 9ET	Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 5NE
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Jul 2024	1 10 Jun 2013	1 28 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	162	459	220
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Westmorland and Furness (943)	SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.brisbanepark.cumbria.sch.uk	www.newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk	www.victoria-academy.co.uk
Telephone	01229833840	01229877442	01229870812
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brisbane Park Infant School

LA14 1NY

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1NY
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.brisbanepark.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01229833840

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School

LA13 9ET

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA13 9ET
Ofsted: 1 10 Jun 2013
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01229877442

Victoria Academy

LA14 5NE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5NE
Ofsted: 1 28 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.victoria-academy.co.uk
Telephone: 01229870812

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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