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Furness College
Channelside, Bessemer Way, Channelside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ, Westmorland and Furness
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 28% of students progressing to university, and 10% attending top-third institutions, this college offers a solid pathway for those aiming for higher education. However, specific pupil numbers and further academic performance data are limited, making it challenging to assess overall student satisfaction and success comprehensively. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 28% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 281 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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54.11648, -3.24176 · LA14 2PJ
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN130633
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.furness.ac.uk
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What is Furness College rated by Ofsted?
Furness College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Furness College a good school?
Furness College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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