Yarlside Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Yarlside Academy
Address: Red Oak Avenue
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA13 0LH
Telephone Number: 01229 840930
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Furness Education Trust
Sponsor: Furness Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Janine Pierce
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 242 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 115% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.1%

Location and administration

URN: 142248
DfE Number: 943/2522
UKPRN: 10053768
UPRN: 36029333
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Risedale and Roosecote (E05014244)

Easting & Northing: 322430E, 470194N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 7' 20.54" N 3° 11' 17.55" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4RC6+WP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Tim Clark - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 June 2029.
  • Mrs Sandra Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sam Kell - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 January 2028.
  • Mr Rory Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Deborah Oates - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Janine Pierce - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jessica Quinn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Reay - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Jill Reid - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Mrs Jade White - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2027.
  • Miss Emily Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.