Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Address: Oxford Street
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA14 5QN
Telephone Number: 01229 812537
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Grayless
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 228 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 127% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112210
DfE Number: 943/2514
UKPRN: 10048201
UPRN: 36019694
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Ormsgill and Parkside (E05014241)

Easting & Northing: 320436E, 470751N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 7' 37.46" N 3° 13' 7.88" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4QGJ+RF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Martin Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2028.
  • Mrs Hayleigh Dowsett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Lindsay Grayless - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Salena KYLE - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 May 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Messenger - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
  • Mr Mark Mills - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Phillip Moody - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Rachael Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 September 2028.
  • Miss Victoria White - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.