Walney School Catchment Area
Walney School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 518 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
518
Pupils
900
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Walney School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Walney School 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 →Walney School — School Information
- Full address
- Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3JT
- 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
- 25.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141041
Other Secondary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness
If Walney School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barrow-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Walney School
Is Walney School oversubscribed? ▾
Walney School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 518 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Walney School? ▾
Admission to Walney 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 Walney School cover? ▾
Walney School 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 Walney School? ▾
Walney School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.