Walney Academy
Academy sponsor led
Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3JT
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 12% in England
19 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
468
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 34.4 | 38.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 25% | 22% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 29% | 20% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.84 | -1.20 | — |
41% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Furness Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Chetwynde School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Dowdales School · 4.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 29% in England
- Millom School · 7.5 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · 8.8 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
Best secondary schools in Barrow-in-Furness · Best secondary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
Walney Academy is in Walney Island South & Barrow Island (typical home £138,000, crime average).
What is Walney Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walney Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Walney Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Walney Academy is in the bottom 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.