George Hastwell School Special Academy

About George Hastwell School Special Academy

George Hastwell School Special Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 94 pupils on roll. It is part of THE EDEN ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 68.7% 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 special sponsor led

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

94 / 90 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 November 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Moor Tarn Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3LW

Phone

01229475253

Headteacher

Samantha Kidd

Website

www.georgehastwell.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is George Hastwell School Special Academy?

George Hastwell School Special Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does George Hastwell School Special Academy have?

George Hastwell School Special Academy has 94 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does George Hastwell School Special Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at George Hastwell School Special Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is George Hastwell School Special Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — George Hastwell School Special Academy is part of THE EDEN ACADEMY.

Where is George Hastwell School Special Academy?

George Hastwell School Special Academy is located at Moor Tarn Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3LW.