Walney School
URN: 141041 • Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3JT
Overview
- Name
- Walney School
- URN
- 141041
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 35.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Allison Redshaw (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01229471528
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandy Gap Lane, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3JT
Summary
Walney School, located in Barrow-in-Furness, is a mixed secondary academy sponsored by the Furness Education Trust. With a current enrolment of 518 students and a capacity of 900, the school aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the school emphasizes achievement, inclusion, contribution, and belonging, reflecting its commitment to the local community.
The curriculum at Walney School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a comprehensive range of subjects at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development through its Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) programme, alongside various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and leadership.
Walney School also prioritizes support for students with special educational needs and those eligible for free school meals, with 25.7% of the student body benefiting from this provision. The school actively collaborates with families and the wider community to ensure the best outcomes for all students, reinforcing its role as a central educational hub in the Furness Peninsula.
The curriculum at Walney School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a comprehensive range of subjects at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development through its Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) programme, alongside various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and leadership.
Walney School also prioritizes support for students with special educational needs and those eligible for free school meals, with 25.7% of the student body benefiting from this provision. The school actively collaborates with families and the wider community to ensure the best outcomes for all students, reinforcing its role as a central educational hub in the Furness Peninsula.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- The Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Furness Education Trust (other)
- Headteachers Welcome (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Policies & Financial Reports (other)
- Ethos and Values (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Bernard's Catholic High School (72.7)
- Furness Academy (55.3)
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow (46.1)
- Parkview School (45.2)
- The Alfred Barrow School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 518
- Boys
- 271
- Girls
- 247
- FSM %
- 25.70
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 518 | 271 | 247 | 900 | 25.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 489 | 253 | 236 | 900 | 22.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 508 | 265 | 243 | 900 | 19.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 508 | 265 | 243 | 900 | 19.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 506 | 257 | 249 | 900 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 482 | 253 | 229 | 900 | 18.70 |
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