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Furness Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Furness Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1188 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,188

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Furness Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Furness Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Westmorland and Furness. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Furness Academy — School Information

Full address
Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BB
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.5% of pupils
DfE URN
135940

Other Secondary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness

If Furness Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barrow-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Furness Academy

Is Furness Academy oversubscribed?

Furness Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Furness Academy?

Admission to Furness Academy 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 Furness Academy cover?

Furness Academy is a secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Furness Academy?

Furness Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.