The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.7
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
52%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
36%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 99 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 518
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 25.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Allison Redshaw
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Hastwell School
Special school · Very close
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Academy · Very close
St Columba's School
Primary · 529m away
South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 600m away
South Walney Junior School
Primary · 733m away
Vickerstown School
Primary · 842m away
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bram Longstaffe Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Walney School a selective school?
No. Walney School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Walney School's Ofsted rating?
Walney School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walney School?
Walney School currently has 518 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walney School take?
Walney School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Walney School?
Walney School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3JT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walney School have a sixth form?
No, Walney School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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