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George Hastwell School Special Academy

State Special school · Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3LW
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-19
  • 90 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
90 ·
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
SEN provision
    · HI · SLCN · SpLD · VI

Headteacher

Head

Nicola Bower

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

15
Number of teachers
6:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

90
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
Early years provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

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Address

Moor Tarn Lane
Walney Island
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 3LW
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Telephone: 01229 475253

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.georgehastwell.org.uk

Local authority: Westmorland and Furness

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School data & information George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW
90 Pupil numbers
62 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
1 % Pupils whose first language is not English
6:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
15 Number of teachers
43 Number of teaching assistants

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

George Hastwell School Special Academy is a special school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 90 and has 89 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

George Hastwell is a Community Special School for pupils with statements of severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. In addition, some pupils may also have hearing or visual impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, emotional/behavioural problems and cerebral palsy. The aim of the school is to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, taking into account the needs of each individual pupil. The National Curriculum is followed with, where necessary, adaptations to allow maximum participation in classroom activities. The school aims to promote the personal development of all pupils as a preparation for future life. They should acquire, as far as possible, the ability to tolerate and respect other people, as well as an appropriate balance of knowledge, understanding and skills, in an environment which promotes the enjoyment of learning.

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
Early years provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good
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