Furness Academy

Furness Academy, located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, is a mixed-gender academy sponsor led school serving the secondary phase for students aged 11 to 16. Situated in an urban area, the academy serves a wide community with a current enrolment of approximately 1,188 students, just shy of its capacity of 1,200. The school does not have a religious character and operates a non-selective admissions policy. Under the leadership of Headteacher Helen Robinson, Furness Academy is committed to providing a comprehensive education to its diverse student body. The school's setting in a £22 million state-of-the-art facility opened in 2013 provides a modern environment conducive to learning and growth. For more information, visit their website at http://www.furnessacademy.co.uk/.