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Barrow-in-Furness secondary schools serve a close-knit coastal town at the tip of the Furness peninsula, with 3 schools achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 41 compared to England's 41. Chetwynde School, Furness Academy, and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow are the main options for families across central Barrow, Walney Island, and Hawcoat. All local schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 100% achieving these ratings, well above England's 86%. With strong community ties and accessible options across Walney, Roose, and Ormsgill, families benefit from well-established schools serving this historic shipbuilding town. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chetwynde School | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Furness Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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