Newton Village Academy
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0LT · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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93rd of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 3,647 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newton Village Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 79 pupils against a stated capacity of 80. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Newton Village Academy
Overview
Newton Village Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "caring and supportive school environment" where pupils "flourish" and are "well prepared for the next stage of their education." Leaders are dedicated to continuing improvement, and staff feel valued.
Strengths
- Pupils are "courteous, well-mannered" and show "wholehearted" engagement in a wide range of clubs and leadership roles.
- The curriculum is "broad and enriching," with teachers demonstrating "strong subject knowledge" and swiftly remedying gaps in learning.
- Reading is a "central focus," with staff teaching phonics with "fidelity" and ensuring books are "well matched to their phonics knowledge."
- Early years provision is "fun, calm and rich," helping children develop impressive communication and writing skills.
- Relationships are "warm and respectful," supporting pupils’ personal development and understanding of diversity and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always defined clearly enough, meaning learning activities are not consistently adapted to meet their needs.
- Fundamental writing skills, particularly handwriting and spelling, are not effectively built upon in older year groups, leading to persistent issues that hinder progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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