Compare George Romney Junior School and Sir John Barrow School and Victoria Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: George Romney Junior School (Primary) in Dalton-in-Furness; Sir John Barrow School (Primary) in Ulverston; Victoria Academy (Primary) in Barrow-in-Furness — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares George Romney Junior School, Sir John Barrow School and Victoria Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, Ulverston, Cumbria and Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (George Romney Junior School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for George Romney Junior School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–25–30%; all within the FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	George Romney Junior School LA15 8SE	Sir John Barrow School LA12 0BD	Victoria Academy LA14 5NE
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8SE	Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BD	Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 5NE
Latest Ofsted	1 22 Sep 2024	1 9 May 2023	1 28 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	300	220
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Westmorland and Furness (943)	Westmorland and Furness (943)	FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.grjs.cumbria.sch.uk	www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk	www.victoria-academy.co.uk
Telephone	01229463002	01229483960	01229870812
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

George Romney Junior School

LA15 8SE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Dalton-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8SE
Ofsted: 1 22 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.grjs.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01229463002

Sir John Barrow School

LA12 0BD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0BD
Ofsted: 1 9 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01229483960

Victoria Academy

LA14 5NE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5NE
Ofsted: 1 28 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.victoria-academy.co.uk
Telephone: 01229870812

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.