The short version
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.50
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Scott Cubitt (Principal and Chief Executive)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2025 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2024 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Channelside, Channelside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Furness College's Ofsted rating?
Furness College was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Furness College take?
Furness College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Furness College?
Furness College is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2PJ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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