Mill Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 3XY
10 simple reasons to choose Vickerstown School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Walney, Barrow-in-Furness.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Vickerstown School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 22.8 pupils per class and 19.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
In the top 2% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Vickerstown School
Independent Prep Schools
Rossall School, Junior School (16.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Barrow-in-Furness (0.5 miles); Yarlside Academy (2.7 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston (8.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Rossall School (17.2 miles); Windermere School (23.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Chetwynde School (3.4 miles); Dowdales School (5.6 miles); Ulverston Victoria High School (10.5 miles).