Special schoolData as of May 2026

George Hastwell School Special Academy

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

Academy special sponsor led

Pupils

Ages

3-19

FSM

66.7%

Capacity

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2022

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%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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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

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 (%)

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

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
Jun 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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.

How can I compare George Hastwell School Special Academy with other schools?

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