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George Hastwell School Special Academy

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George Hastwell School Special Academy

Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3LW

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

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Walney School
0.23 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Furness College
1.5 km away · Further education
Furness Academy
3.24 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Moorfield Learning Centre
3.38 km away · Other independent school
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
3.56 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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About George Hastwell School Special Academy

George Hastwell School Special Academy is a secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 94 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Moor Tarn Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3LW | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for George Hastwell School Special Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about George Hastwell School Special Academy

What is George Hastwell School Special Academy's Ofsted rating?
George Hastwell School Special Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are George Hastwell School Special Academy's latest exam results?
George Hastwell School Special Academy: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is George Hastwell School Special Academy located?
George Hastwell School Special Academy is a secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness (LA14 3LW).
How many pupils attend George Hastwell School Special Academy?
George Hastwell School Special Academy has around 94 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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