Furness Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 1,187 pupils · Barrow-in-Furness
The council’s dates, for reference
Furness Academy sets its own term dates. These are Westmorland and Furness’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2027 / 28
Checked 1 September 2026Next up: October half term, 25 October 2027.
Published through to 2028/29.
Read from westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-term. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About Furness Academy
Furness Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, with 1,187 pupils.
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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Where it is
Park DriveBarrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA13 9BB
Ofsted
Overall effectiveness at the inspection of 13 March 2023, under the framework Ofsted used before September 2025. Not reinspected since.
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