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Schools in LA14

A postcode district in Westmorland and Furness

  • Postcode district
  • 28 schools and nurseries

In short: LA14 is a postcode district in Westmorland and Furness with 18 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2818 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in LA14

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All LA14 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in LA14

18 in LA14, best first

Victoria Academy

Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NE · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
209
Pupils per teacher
20.9
View school Victoria Academy

South Walney Junior School

Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BG · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
209
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school South Walney Junior School
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Top Secondary Schools in LA14

2 in LA14, best first

Walney Academy

Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3JT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas

Results below the England average.

54 first choices, 59 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.5

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
468
Pupils per teacher
23.9
View school Walney Academy
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Nurseries in LA14

9 in LA14, highest Ofsted grade first

Hindpool Nursery School

Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5TS · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
79
Pupils per teacher
15.1
View school Hindpool Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in LA14

1 in LA14, by the school's Eduscope score

Special Schools in LA14

1 in LA14. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in LA14, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Hindpool Nursery School, Good in every areaBrisbane Park Infant School, GoodGreengate Junior School, Expected standard in every areaRamsden Infant School, GoodVictoria Infant and Nursery School, GoodSouth Walney Infant and Nursery School, GoodDane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery, GoodBarrow Island Community Primary School, GoodSt George's CofE School, Good or betterSt James' CofE Junior School, GoodSt Columba's School, GoodSt Paul's CofE Junior School, GoodWalney Academy, Requires improvement in 4 areasGeorge Hastwell School Special Academy, Requires improvement in 5 areasVictoria Academy, OutstandingSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow, GoodVickerstown School, Urgent improvement in 1 areaOrmsgill Nursery and Primary School, Good in every areaSt Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow, Needs attention in 1 areaSouth Walney Junior School, Expected standard or betterKids Planet Old Vicarage, GoodQuarrybrow Nursery, GoodBram's Little Sailors, GoodBarrow Day Nursery, GoodRamsden Robins Pre Nursery, GoodWalney Central Pre-School, GoodDane Ghyll DaycareHindpool Nursery Daycare
  • Outstanding1
  • Good16
  • Not graded yet11
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every LA14 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

LA14 has 28 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

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How many schools are in LA14?

LA14 has 28 schools, including 18 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in LA14?

The highest-ranked schools in LA14 on Eduscope are Victoria Academy, South Walney Junior School, St Paul's CofE Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in LA14?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in LA14 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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