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Furness Academy
Park Drive
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria, LA13 9BB
United Kingdom

School Day

  • Monday - Friday (Year 7/8) 8.00am - 15.10pm
  • Monday - Friday (Year 9/10/11) 8.00am - 15.15pm
  • Morning Registration 8.40am - 9.00am
  • Period 7 and Enrichment Activities 15.10pm - 16.10pm
  • Total School Hours (Year 7/8) 32 hours 30 minutes
  • Total School Hours (Year 9/10/11) 32 hours 55 minutes

School Opening Hours

  • Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 16.30pm
  • Friday 8.00am - 16.00pm
  • Weekends and School Holidays Closed

Child Unwell?

If your child is unwell, please telephone the school or email or text 07860095811 by 08:30am.

Please contact us via the contact form below or emailing info@furnessacademy.co.uk. Your query will be dealt with by Mrs Tyson, Administration Manager.

Key Staff:

HeadteacherMr Simon Laheney
Chair of TrusteesMrs Jackie Arnold
Chair of Local Academy CommitteeMrs Hilary Ellam
SENCOMrs Emma Elliott (eelliott@furnessacademy.co.uk)

Enquiries to Mrs Arnold or Mrs Ellam can be sent c/o to Furness Academy at the above address

Trust Sponsors

BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines
Bridge Road
LA14 1AF
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
United Kingdom

+44 (0) 1229 823366