Special academy · Westmorland and Furness

George Hastwell School Special Academy

Special
Ages 3–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Westmorland and Furness council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Westmorland and Furness's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 3–19
Pupils: 99 (capacity 90)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE EDEN ACADEMY
Phone: 01229475253
Address: Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3LW
Website: georgehastwell.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.