Furness College is a 16 plus school in Barrow-in-Furness, serving pupils aged 16 to 99. The school is a further education and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Furness College currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Channelside, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2PJ |
| Website: | www.furness.ac.uk |
| Telephone: | 01229825017 |
| School Type: | Further education |
| Education phase: | 16 plus |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Scott Cubitt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130633 |
| Age Range: | 16 - 99 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Number of Pupils: | |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS | - not rated | 467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Farm Street , LA14 2RX | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Park Infant School Blake Street , LA14 1NY | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Blake Street , LA14 1NY | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vickerstown School Mill Lane , Walney LA14 3XY | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vickerstown School Mill Lane , Walney LA14 3XY | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Infant School Thwaite Street , LA14 1AN | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred Barrow School Duke Street , LA14 2LB | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walney School Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walney School Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness College Channelside , Bessemer Way LA14 2PJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | 3out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Brunskill School Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Hastwell School Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.