Furness Academy
Academy sponsor led
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 25% in England
15 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
1,187
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 40.9 | 42.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 32% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 37% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.36 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Chetwynde School · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- Walney Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- Dowdales School · 3.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 29% in England
- Millom School · 6.9 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · 6.9 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
Best secondary schools in Barrow-in-Furness · Best secondary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
Furness Academy is in Parkside (typical home £169,998, crime average).
What is Furness Academy's Ofsted rating?
Furness Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Furness Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Furness Academy is in the bottom 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.