How many pupils does Chetwynde School have?

Chetwynde School has 514 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chetwynde School's Ofsted rating?

Chetwynde School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does Chetwynde School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chetwynde School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.

How does Chetwynde School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Chetwynde School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chetwynde School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chetwynde School is part of SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Chetwynde School?

Chetwynde School is located at Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0NY.

Chetwynde School

Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0NY

Good

Inspected 7 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

38.5

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–16

Ages

514

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Chetwynde School

Chetwynde School is a free school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 514 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 514 / 510 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.1%

Free school meals

3.7%

EAL

8.2%

SEN support

9.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.5

Attainment 8

50 pupils

26%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

54%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.3%

Overall absence

18.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teacher vacancies

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,947

Spend per pupil

£7,929

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0NY
Phone: 01229824210
Headmistress: Stephen Jefferson
Website: www.chetwynde.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chetwynde School?: Chetwynde School is a free school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–16.
How many pupils does Chetwynde School have?: Chetwynde School has 514 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chetwynde School's Ofsted rating?: Chetwynde School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).
How does Chetwynde School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Chetwynde School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.
How does Chetwynde School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at Chetwynde School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Chetwynde School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chetwynde School is part of SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Chetwynde School?: Chetwynde School is located at Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 0NY.