How many pupils does Walney School have?

Walney School has 518 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Walney School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Walney School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.

Is Walney School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Walney School is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Walney School?

Walney School is located at Sandy Gap Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3JT.

Walney School

Sandy Gap Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3JT

Not rated

Inspected 7 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

40.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

518

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Walney School

Walney School is an academy sponsor led in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 518 pupils on roll. It is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% 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: 518 / 900 (58%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

27.8%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

7.3%

SEN support

19.9%

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)

40.5

Attainment 8

110 pupils

27.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

52.7%

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

93%

Sustained destination

52%

Stayed in education

36%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

26.4%

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.

26.27

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

19.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

8.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

£49,761

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,135 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.8

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.

£5,869

Spend per pupil

£6,311

Income per pupil

47%

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: Sandy Gap Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3JT
Phone: 01229471528
Head Teacher: Allison Redshaw
Website: www.walney-school.co.uk

Academy Trust

FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Walney School?: Walney School is an academy sponsor led in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Walney School have?: Walney School has 518 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Walney School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Walney School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.
Is Walney School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Walney School is part of FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Walney School?: Walney School is located at Sandy Gap Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 3JT.

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