Parkside Academy
School Name: Parkside Academy Address: Greengate Street Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness County: Cumbria Postcode: LA13 9BY Telephone Number: 01229 828348 Website: www.parkside-academy.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Furness Education Trust Sponsor: Furness Education Trust
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Costa
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 272 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.8%
URN: 142249
DfE Number: 943/2508
UKPRN: 10053767
UPRN: 36014676
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Risedale and Roosecote (E05014244)
Easting & Northing: 320867E, 469458N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 6' 55.87" N 3° 12' 42.93" W
Plus Code: 9C6R4Q8Q+66
DfE Record: View record
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- Chris Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
- Jo Bolton - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
- Anthony Costa - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Shaun Hannaway - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2029.
- Mrs Nicola Higginson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mr David Marks - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Miss Roxanne Marks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Rachel McIlvogue - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
- Rebecca Noble-Gay - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
- Katherine Parkinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
- Ms Helena Southall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Emily Watkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.