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George Hastwell School Special Academy
Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.9 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
94
Capacity
90
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a small student body of 94, this special academy serves children aged 3-19 and is rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating some areas needing development. The school has not demonstrated expected levels in Key Stage 2 for reading, writing, and mathematics, with 0% of pupils achieving the expected or higher standards. While it performs better than 26% of schools in the LocaleIQ score, parents may want to consider these challenges when evaluating their options.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.8%
Asian Indian2.1%
White Other1.1%
Location
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54.10673, -3.25762 · LA14 3LW
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN141993
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.georgehastwell.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is George Hastwell School Special Academy rated by Ofsted?
George Hastwell School Special Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is George Hastwell School Special Academy a good school?
George Hastwell School Special Academy scores 25.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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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