Furness Academy Catchment Area
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.
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.
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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.