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Furness Academy
- Secondary
- Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9BB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils achieve well in most subjects, especially in key stage 3.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well during lessons and are keen to try their best.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from frequent opportunities to hone their subject expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive regular professional development and guidance to design learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are equipped well to deliver subject curriculums, but improvement needed in some assessment strategies.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils are keen to take part in leadership roles such as 鈥榮tudent voice鈥�.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback and find out what other parents think.
Parent Satisfaction: Report includes specific comments about positive relationships forged with staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective systems in place to deal with incidents of bullying quickly and appropriately.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ensured a calm, purposeful atmosphere with high expectations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective systems in place for bullying, and pupils feel safe and happy.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding practices and procedures are thorough and robust.
Extracurricular Offerings: International exchange trips and music lessons available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Wide range of valuable experiences in addition to academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils perform on stage in various venues across the country.
Career Counselling Services: Well-designed careers programme delivered by knowledgeable staff.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong links with apprenticeship providers and local employers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Appropriate training for staff to identify and support pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of GCSE courses, including English Baccalaureate subjects.
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About Us
Furness Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 1209 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A high school called Furness Academy is located in the centre of Barrow-in-Furness. We inaugurated our new, $22 million building in September 2013. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment available to them, this is an excellent learning environment for pupils. Learning is at the core of everything we do here at Furness Academy. Your child will be welcomed and safe at Furness Academy, so you can look forward to it with confidence. Respect, accountability, and relationships are the cornerstones of our fundamental principles, which guide all of our efforts to provide every student the best chance to succeed. We want our students to graduate from Furness Academy with the self-assurance and qualifications they need to flourish in the twenty-first century, give back to their society, and engage in global citizenship. Additionally, Furness Academy enjoys the benefit of being only 20 minutes south of the Lake District. Beautiful landscapes, ranging from tall mountains to sandy beaches, surround our town and the surrounding area. Please feel free to call us at 01229 484270 if you have any questions or concerns.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 42.47% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 46.19% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.61% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 2 | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 4 | 44.57% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.89 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 4 | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 45.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 2 | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 1 | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 46.15% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 14.48% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.35% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Furness Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
