Yarlside Academy
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0LH · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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2nd 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 — 9.7/10 against 1,305 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 97.0 · 100 | 62% | 6.12 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yarlside Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What specific activities are available during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Yarlside Academy
Overview
Pupils at Yarlside Academy “thrive” in an environment characterised by “impeccable” behaviour and high aspirations. The report describes a school where staff know pupils “incredibly well” and deliver a “highly aspirational and broad curriculum” that ensures exceptional progress across all subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously designed” to build knowledge with “consistency and precision,” leaving pupils “exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
- Staff use “careful and purposeful checks” on learning to provide “timely, tailored support,” enabling pupils to make “rapid gains.”
- The phonics programme is “delivered exceptionally well,” with reading materials “precisely matched to their phonics level,” resulting in outcomes “significantly above the national average.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils engaging in diverse experiences, community service, and leadership roles that celebrate difference.
- Staff benefit from “highly effective professional development” and high morale, supported by clear trust structures and governance.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 97% |
| 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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