Walney Academy
Walney Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Barrow-in-Furness, LA14, in the Westmorland and Furness council area. It has 468 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (7 May 2025): Requires improvement in all 4 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement in all 4 graded areas — inspected 7 May 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.2 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 21.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 114 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 468 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 27.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 19.88% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 7.34% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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