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Furness Academy
Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.1 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,188
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 69% nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the EBacc entry rate of 29%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with above-average attainment compared to many schools.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Other0.8%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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54.11662, -3.21080 · LA13 9BB
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN135940
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.furnessacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Furness Academy rated by Ofsted?
Furness Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Furness Academy a good school?
Furness Academy scores 34.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Furness Academy in GCSEs?
Furness Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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