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Parkside Academy

Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9BYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#9,146
of 13,686 nationally

About Parkside Academy

Parkside Academy is a state primary in Westmorland and Furness that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 63 applications for its 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.1, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, it is not impossible to get into if you live nearby. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and above, and the headteacher is Anthony Costa. With 281 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, it is running close to full, which aligns with its oversubscribed status. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31 per cent, a figure that gives some indication of the socioeconomic mix of the intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreengate Street, BARROW-in-FURNESS, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9BY
HeadteacherAnthony Costa
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils281
Free School Meals (FSM)31.0%
School Capacity281 / 300 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballRoundersGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Parkside Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.