The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 67% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 66.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- THE EDEN ACADEMY
- Head
- Samantha Kidd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Hastwell School
Special school · Very close
Walney School
Secondary · Very close
St Columba's School
Primary · 451m away
Vickerstown School
Primary · 616m away
South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 666m away
South Walney Junior School
Primary · 792m away
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bram Longstaffe Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is George Hastwell School Special Academy's Ofsted rating?
George Hastwell School Special Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Hastwell School Special Academy?
George Hastwell School Special Academy currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Hastwell School Special Academy take?
George Hastwell School Special Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is George Hastwell School Special Academy?
George Hastwell School Special Academy is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3LW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Hastwell School Special Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, George Hastwell School Special Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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