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Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3JT
Walney School is a non-selective academy. It has about 480 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Fells Multi Academy Trust. (The Queen Katherine School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Finances.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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