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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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Career Advice and Guidance: High-quality impartial careers advice and guidance enables learners and apprentices to move on to further learning or employment that matches their aspirations.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders and managers have created a caring culture that ensures that all staff place a high priority on keeping learners safe.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding lead and the deputies are suitably qualified to carry out their roles.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Clear policies, procedures and processes ensure prompt and accurate decisions to deal with arising concerns.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Learners benefit from a well-developed and wide-ranging programme of additional activities.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Learners on massage courses offer their services free of charge to local charities and hospices.
Work Experience/Internships: Learners that have completed external work experience placements value their relevance to their chosen career.
Academic Performance: The large majority of study programme learners complete their courses and achieve their qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners鈥� and apprentices鈥� behaviour is good. They are supportive of their peers and display positive attitudes to their learning.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: The college offers a range of programmes from entry level to level 4 in both academic and vocational training.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers and tutors direct assistance effectively in lessons to those learners who require additional support.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the continuing professional development that helps them to learn from their colleagues.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers and tutors use their professional and industrial experience successfully to help learners and apprentices to develop high-level technical skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use effective assessment methods to check learners鈥� understanding.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers and tutors do not challenge the most able learners and apprentices sufficiently to ensure that they achieve their full potential.
STEM Facilities: Governors and leaders have invested significantly in high-quality equipment and resources for practical skills development.
Study Areas/Libraries: Learners benefit from high-quality resources for learning outside of the classroom and college environment.
School Culture and Ethos: Leaders and managers have set clear corporate objectives that they use to develop areas of good practice and drive improvements.
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About Us
Furness College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cumbria, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
82.50% of students completing their main study programme.
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
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 | 29.79 | 27.79 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.35 | 25.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.70% | 11.06% | 13.67% |
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 | 400 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 28% | 52% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 33% | 8.77% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
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 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.87 | 31.19 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 16.96% | 17.7% |
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 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 31% | 53.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 30% | 8.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 24.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 8.92% | 10.69% |
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 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.67 | 29.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 15.39% | 13.07% |
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% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 35% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 24.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.58% | 8.8% |
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 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.80 5 | 28.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 10.85% | 13.37% |
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% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 31% | 4.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 10.42% | 15.81% |
| 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 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.39 | 27.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.6% | 11.16% | 12.64% |
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% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 29% | 6.31% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
