94
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
36%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of George Hastwell School Special Academy · All-through · Westmorland and Furness
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
94
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
77%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
36%
Contact
Address
Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3LW
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 94 | 6.5 | 100% | 1% | 77% | 14% | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 90 | 6.0 | 100% | 1% | 70% | 16% | 46% |
| 2022/23 | 87 | 7.3 | 100% | 0% | 79% | 9% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 79 | 8.1 | 100% | 0% | 70% | 10% | 30% |
| 2020/21 | 70 | 8.3 | 100% | 0% | 57% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 63 | 7.9 | 100% | 0% | 75% | 8% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | — | 7.6 | — | — | — | 9% | 37% |
| 2016/17 | 66 | 6.8 | 100% | 0% | 71% | 13% | 48% |
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