Academy · Westmorland and Furness

Walney Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

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 for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 468 (capacity 900)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01229471528
Address: Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3JT
Website: walney-school.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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