Newton Village Academy
Academy converter primary school in Barrow-in-Furness (Westmorland and Furness).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am extremely proud and privileged to be the Head Teacher at Newton Village Academy. As a former pupil with many close links to the Village and community, I am passionate about developing and leading the school forward. The school prides itself on its warm, friendly ethos and close relationships with parents.
We have small class numbers allowing a more personalised curriculum adapted to the child's interests and needs. It is extremely important to me that the children at Newton are happy and that all their needs, academic and otherwise, are met.
I am very keen for the children to make visits to a wide variety of places, expanding and enhancing the curriculum along with their knowledge and experience. We also encourage and welcome many visitors to the school, including offering a wide range of sporting opportunities.
People who visit the school always comment on the lovely, friendly, 'family feel' environment that Newton offers. They are always surprised how big it is on the inside and what great facilities we have. We have four well equipped classrooms, a large hall and a number of small room for group work.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
20 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Our Trust
- Governance
- OPAL
- Newton Academy PTA
- Personal Development
- Years 1 and 2
- Years 3 and 4
- Years 5 and 6
- Computing
- Design and Technology
- English
- Geography
- History
- Maths
- Music
- PSHE and RSE
and 4 more
Key facts
- URN
- 149351
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Ward | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Reid | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Paul Fussell | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Lisa Metcalfe | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Charlotte Cowan | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| June Ward | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Clare Molyneux | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Hannah Moore | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Allan Milne | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Lisa Fell Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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