Furness College
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Furness College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2PJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Apprenticeships | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
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Furness College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cumbria, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are happy that you are thinking about studying at Furness College, whether you want to develop new skills, continue your education, or change careers.
Here, top-notch instruction and assistance, first-rate facilities, and exceptional ties to our many employer partners are taken for granted.
We now provide the widest selection of programmes in Cumbria as a result of our merger with Barrow Sixth Form College, ranging from professional and technical programmes like BTECs and apprenticeships to a variety of more than 25 A Level subjects and higher education programmes.
In March 2019, Ofsted inspected our college and found that we were a good institution.
We were named Cumbria's top further education provider in the 2017 Golden Apples Awards, and the BBC's North-West Tonight named our Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre Cumbria's "Building of the Decade."
The sixth form at Rating Lane has a university-like atmosphere with a strong reputation for academic excellence. It is situated in a green area.
The employers we partner with recognise our Channelside campus' superior technical and vocational facilities as state-of-the-art.
You might run for student representative or student governor if you're interested in taking on leadership duties in the future.
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Here, top-notch instruction and assistance, first-rate facilities, and exceptional ties to our many employer partners are taken for granted.
We now provide the widest selection of programmes in Cumbria as a result of our merger with Barrow Sixth Form College, ranging from professional and technical programmes like BTECs and apprenticeships to a variety of more than 25 A Level subjects and higher education programmes.
In March 2019, Ofsted inspected our college and found that we were a good institution.
We were named Cumbria's top further education provider in the 2017 Golden Apples Awards, and the BBC's North-West Tonight named our Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre Cumbria's "Building of the Decade."
The sixth form at Rating Lane has a university-like atmosphere with a strong reputation for academic excellence. It is situated in a green area.
The employers we partner with recognise our Channelside campus' superior technical and vocational facilities as state-of-the-art.
You might run for student representative or student governor if you're interested in taking on leadership duties in the future.
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A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.24 | 31.76 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.87 | 31.19 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 16.96% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 668 | 165 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 31% | 53.23% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 30% | 8.31% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 24.77% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 8.92% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.72 1 | 30.81 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.67 | 29.08 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 15.39% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 654 | 177 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 26% | 52% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 35% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 24.67% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.58% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.80 1 | 28.8 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.80 5 | 28.69 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 10.85% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 14.67% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 31% | 4.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 10.42% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.11 | 26.85 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.39 | 27.89 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.6% | 11.16% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 43 | 23.15% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 29% | 6.31% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.38% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.54% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2023 - 2nd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 15th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 6th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 19th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 16th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 21st Jul 2024 |
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