How many pupils does Parkside Academy have?

Parkside Academy has 281 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Parkside Academy?

The headteacher of Parkside Academy is Anthony Costa.

What type of school is Parkside Academy?

Parkside Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Parkside Academy in?

Parkside Academy is in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Parkside Academy

Greengate Street, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BY

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 19 October 2021). Last inspected 20 January 2026.

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281

Pupils

31.0%

Free school meals

1 September 2015

Opened

About this school

Parkside Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. The school has 281 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 19 October 2021). Last inspected 20 January 2026. The Headteacher is Anthony Costa. The school is administered by Westmorland and Furness local authority. It belongs to FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2015.

School details

Headteacher: Anthony Costa
Trust: FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Local authority: Westmorland and Furness
Gender: Mixed
URN: 142249

Contact

01229828348 admin@parkside-academy.co.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Parkside Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Westmorland and Furness). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

71%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →