The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 68 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 514
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Jefferson (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Chetwynde School a selective school?
No. Chetwynde School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chetwynde School's Ofsted rating?
Chetwynde School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chetwynde School?
Chetwynde School currently has 514 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chetwynde School take?
Chetwynde School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Chetwynde School?
Chetwynde School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0NY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chetwynde School have a sixth form?
No, Chetwynde School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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