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Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3JT, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.3 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
518
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.7, this school ranks in the top 85% nationally, indicating a solid performance relative to other institutions. However, only 41% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 34% of respondents recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 5% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★2.4
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
My child feels safe
68%
Good range of subjects
60%
My child is happy
57%
My child makes good progress
51%
Progress is communicated
48%
School has high expectations
46%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
43%
Behaviour is good
42%
School keeps me informed
39%
I'd recommend this school
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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54.10477, -3.25855 · LA14 3JT
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN141041
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.walney-school.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walney School rated by Ofsted?
Walney School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Walney School a good school?
Walney School scores 1.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Walney School?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walney School receives a satisfaction score of 48% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Walney School in GCSEs?
Walney School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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