Furness Academy
URN: 135940 • Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9BB
Overview
- Name
- Furness Academy
- URN
- 135940
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Laheney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229484270
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9BB
Summary
Furness Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Barrow-in-Furness, serving approximately 1,188 students with a capacity of 1,200. The academy operates under a sponsor-led model and is committed to fostering a positive learning environment. The school's ethos is built on three core values: respect, responsibility, and relationships, which guide students in their academic and personal development.
The curriculum at Furness Academy is designed to engage students and prepare them for future success. It includes a wide range of subjects and opportunities for personal growth, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Furness International Programme. The school emphasizes the importance of independent learning and encourages students to take responsibility for their education.
Furness Academy prides itself on its strong sense of community and support for students. The dedicated staff work to ensure that each student is equipped with the skills and values necessary for adult life. The academy also provides various services, including youth support and catering, to enhance the overall well-being of its students.
The curriculum at Furness Academy is designed to engage students and prepare them for future success. It includes a wide range of subjects and opportunities for personal growth, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Furness International Programme. The school emphasizes the importance of independent learning and encourages students to take responsibility for their education.
Furness Academy prides itself on its strong sense of community and support for students. The dedicated staff work to ensure that each student is equipped with the skills and values necessary for adult life. The academy also provides various services, including youth support and catering, to enhance the overall well-being of its students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- ADMISSIONS INFO (other)
- Policies & Financial Reports (other)
- SCHOOL POLICIES (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
- Prospectus (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1188
- Boys
- 622
- Girls
- 566
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1188 | 622 | 566 | 1200 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1209 | 625 | 584 | 1200 | 29.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1117 | 619 | 498 | 1200 | 27.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1117 | 619 | 498 | 1200 | 27.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1078 | 590 | 488 | 1200 | 26.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1004 | 542 | 462 | 1200 | 23.80 |
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