Chetwynde School
URN: 141106 • Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0NY
Overview
- Name
- Chetwynde School
- URN
- 141106
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Jefferson (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 01229824210
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0NY
Summary
Chetwynde School is an all-through free school located in Barrow-in-Furness, catering to children aged 3 to 16. With a current enrolment of 514 pupils, the school operates slightly above its capacity of 510. Chetwynde prides itself on fostering a supportive and inspiring educational environment, underpinned by its core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. The school aims to help every child reach their potential while encouraging them to explore their individual talents.
The curriculum at Chetwynde balances traditional educational values with modern teaching approaches, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future. In addition to academic achievements, the school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and international trips, which help broaden students' horizons beyond their local community.
Chetwynde School has a rich history dating back to 1945 and has evolved significantly over the years. The school maintains a family atmosphere where strong relationships between teachers and students are prioritized, creating a nurturing environment that supports both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Chetwynde balances traditional educational values with modern teaching approaches, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future. In addition to academic achievements, the school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and international trips, which help broaden students' horizons beyond their local community.
Chetwynde School has a rich history dating back to 1945 and has evolved significantly over the years. The school maintains a family atmosphere where strong relationships between teachers and students are prioritized, creating a nurturing environment that supports both academic and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- No nearby alternatives found.
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 510
- Pupils
- 514
- Boys
- 239
- Girls
- 275
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 514 | 239 | 275 | 510 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 506 | 233 | 273 | 510 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 500 | 219 | 281 | 525 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 500 | 219 | 281 | 525 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 491 | 220 | 271 | 525 | 11.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 481 | 213 | 268 | 525 | 9.60 |
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