Parkside Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Parkside Academy
Address: Greengate Street
Town/City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA13 9BY
Telephone Number: 01229 828348
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.