George Hastwell School Special Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
87
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(22/11/2023)
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8.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
30%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
79.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Moor Tarn Lane
Walney Island
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 3LW
01229475253

School Description

Children in the early years, pupils, and students in the sixth form have warm and trusting relationships with staff. Pupils, including three-year-old children in the early years, have adults around them who know them well. Pupils feel safe and happy in school. They enjoy breaktimes, where they join in team games and socialise with their friends. Pupils enjoy the different activities on offer to them. They particularly love the new ‘sign and sing’ after-school club. They cannot wait to sing in the local festival. Pupils enjoy residential trips, where they take part in outdoor activities such as horse riding, swimming and other sports. Pupils’ and students’ behaviour is improving because staff help pupils to use different strategies to manage their emotions. However, pupils’ behaviour sometimes disrupts learning. Occasionally, pupils fall out. That said, staff are quick to intervene and help pupils to understand different points of view. Pupils told inspectors that staff deal with bullying effectively. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils and students. However, pupils do not achieve as well as they should because the curriculum is not designed well enough to help them to know and remember more Members of the student council are proud that they help to improve their school. They have had a say in the recent changes to school lunches and have ideas to further improve the outdoor spaces.

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