How many pupils does Furness Academy have?

Furness Academy has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Furness Academy's Ofsted rating?

Furness Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).

How does Furness Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Furness Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 in 2025/26.

Is Furness Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Furness Academy is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Furness Academy?

Furness Academy is located at Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9BB.

Furness Academy

Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9BB

Good

Inspected 13 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

40.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,188

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Furness Academy

Furness Academy is an academy sponsor led in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,188 pupils on roll. It is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 (2025/26). 29.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,188 / 1,200 (99%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 March 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

29.4%

Free school meals

EAL

6.5%

SEN support

10.9%

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)

40.8

Attainment 8

221 pupils

31.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

52.9%

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.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

72%

Stayed in education

14%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

25.7%

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.

62.69

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.1 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

36.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.1 vs 2023/24

£45,106

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,057 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.6% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£8,476

Spend per pupil

£9,168

Income per pupil

49%

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: Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9BB
Phone: 01229484270
Headteacher: Helen Robinson
Website: http://www.furnessacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Furness Academy?: Furness Academy is an academy sponsor led in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Furness Academy have?: Furness Academy has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Furness Academy's Ofsted rating?: Furness Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).
How does Furness Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Furness Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 in 2025/26.
Is Furness Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Furness Academy is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Furness Academy?: Furness Academy is located at Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9BB.

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