2026 Best Secondary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness Area

Barrow-in-Furness secondary schools serve a close-knit coastal town at the tip of the Furness peninsula, with 4 schools achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 40 compared to England's 39. Chetwynde School, St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow, and Furness Academy are the main options for families across central Barrow, Walney Island, and Hawcoat. All local schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 75% 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 FMS Inspection Score.