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Walney School

Walney School, Barrow-in-Furness
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Walney School

Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3JT

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
518
Ages
11-16
FSM
25.7%
Attainment 8
38.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.3%
Basics 9-5
21.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.0%
EBacc APS
3.19
EBacc 9-5
0.9%
EBacc 9-4
3.5%
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About Walney School

Walney School is a secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 79 responses), 34% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. The school has around 518 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sandy Gap Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3JT | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Walney School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Requires improvement
  2. Dec 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Feb 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Walney School

What is Walney School's Ofsted rating?
Walney School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Walney School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 79 responses): 34% of parents would recommend Walney School.
What are Walney School's latest exam results?
Walney School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Walney School located?
Walney School is a secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness (LA14 3JT).
How many pupils attend Walney School?
Walney School has around 518 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Walney School with other schools?
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