What did Ofsted judge Yarlside Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Yarlside Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Yarlside Academy?

Yarlside Academy has 242 pupils on roll.

What ages does Yarlside Academy take?

Yarlside Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Yarlside Academy located?

Yarlside Academy is located in Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0LH, Westmorland and Furness.

How do I apply to Yarlside Academy?

Yarlside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Yarlside Academy?

When Yarlside Academy has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, including those previously looked after outside England i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren) - see Note 1; 2. Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust — Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust, on a permanent contract of 0.6 FTE or above for two or more years, at the time when their application for a school place is made or a staff member who has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a skill shortage; 3. Catchment area children with siblings in school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of admission - see Note 2, and 3 further criteria. 29 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Distance measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance using the LA's GIS.

What is the largest ethnic background at Yarlside Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.6% of pupils at Yarlside Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Yarlside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, including those previously looked after outside England i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren) - see Note 1.
2Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust — Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust, on a permanent contract of 0.6 FTE or above for two or more years, at the time when their application for a school place is made or a staff member who has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a skill shortage.
3Catchment area children with siblings in school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of admission - see Note 2.
4Catchment area children by distance — Children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living closest to the school, measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance - see Note 3.
5Out of catchment children with siblings in school — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school – see Note 2.
6Out of catchment children by distance — Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live closest to the school, measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance – see Note 3.

If two applications tie: Distance measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance using the LA's GIS.

EHCP naming the school is an exception to the oversubscription criteria. Within criterion 3, priority is given to the youngest siblings. Within criterion 5, priority is given to youngest siblings unless siblings are in the same year group, in which case distance is used.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Yarlside Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Yarlside Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Yarlside Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Yarlside Academy?: Yarlside Academy has 242 pupils on roll.
What ages does Yarlside Academy take?: Yarlside Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Yarlside Academy located?: Yarlside Academy is located in Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0LH, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to Yarlside Academy?: Yarlside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Yarlside Academy?: When Yarlside Academy has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, including those previously looked after outside England i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren) - see Note 1; 2. Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust — Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust, on a permanent contract of 0.6 FTE or above for two or more years, at the time when their application for a school place is made or a staff member who has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a skill shortage; 3. Catchment area children with siblings in school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of admission - see Note 2, and 3 further criteria. 29 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Distance measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance using the LA's GIS.
What is the largest ethnic background at Yarlside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.6% of pupils at Yarlside Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Yarlside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, including those previously looked after outside England i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren) - see Note 1.
2Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust — Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust, on a permanent contract of 0.6 FTE or above for two or more years, at the time when their application for a school place is made or a staff member who has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a skill shortage.
3Catchment area children with siblings in school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of admission - see Note 2.
4Catchment area children by distance — Children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living closest to the school, measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance - see Note 3.
5Out of catchment children with siblings in school — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school – see Note 2.
6Out of catchment children by distance — Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live closest to the school, measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance – see Note 3.

If two applications tie: Distance measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance using the LA's GIS.

Yarlside Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Yarlside Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Yarlside Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Yarlside Academy?: Yarlside Academy has 242 pupils on roll.
What ages does Yarlside Academy take?: Yarlside Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Yarlside Academy located?: Yarlside Academy is located in Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0LH, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to Yarlside Academy?: Yarlside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Yarlside Academy?: When Yarlside Academy has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, including those previously looked after outside England i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren) - see Note 1; 2. Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust — Children of staff employed by Furness Education Trust, on a permanent contract of 0.6 FTE or above for two or more years, at the time when their application for a school place is made or a staff member who has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a skill shortage; 3. Catchment area children with siblings in school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of admission - see Note 2, and 3 further criteria. 29 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Distance measured by a straight line between the centre of the pupil's home address and the school's main front entrance using the LA's GIS.
What is the largest ethnic background at Yarlside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.6% of pupils at Yarlside Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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