Chetwynde School Catchment Area
Chetwynde School is a free s special school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 514 pupils, and a capacity of 510 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–16
Age range
514
Pupils
510
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Chetwynde School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Chetwynde School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Westmorland and Furness assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how Westmorland and Furness assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →Chetwynde School — School Information
- Full address
- Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0NY
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 3–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141106
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chetwynde School
Is Chetwynde School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Chetwynde School currently has 514 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 510 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Chetwynde School? ▾
Admission to Chetwynde School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chetwynde School cover? ▾
Chetwynde School is a special school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chetwynde School? ▾
Chetwynde School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.