Parkside Academy

About Parkside Academy

Parkside Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Westmorland and Furness community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 281 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Parkside Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Costa, it falls under Westmorland and Furness local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9146th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 99 in Westmorland and Furness.

Parkside Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Parkside Academy include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Westmorland and Furness, Parkside Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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