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Furness Academy
Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BB
Academy sponsor led for ages 11–16 in Barrow-in-Furness. Mixed intake.
Furness Academy is a large secondary academy in Barrow-in-Furness, within Westmorland and Furness. It is mixed and non-selective, teaching ages 11 to 16. Ofsted judged the school Good in June 2023. GCSE Attainment 8 was 42.4, and 35.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.
The school describes its core values as respect, responsibility and relationships, and says it provides a welcoming, safe environment where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, responsible and kind.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,188 pupils · On roll
Academy sponsor led · Mixed