What is the Ofsted rating of Walney School?

Walney School has an Ofsted rating of "Requires improvement", based on an inspection in 5 July 2025.

How many pupils does Walney School have?

Walney School has 518 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Walney School?

The headteacher of Walney School is Allison Redshaw.

What type of school is Walney School?

Walney School is a Academy sponsor led with a Secondary phase of education.

Which local authority is Walney School in?

Walney School is in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Secondary Open

Walney School

📍 Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3JT

Ofsted: Requires improvement (5 July 2025)

518

Pupils

25.7%

Free school meals

1 September 2014

Opened

About this school

Walney School is an Academy sponsor led serving secondary age pupils, located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. The school has 518 pupils enrolled. It was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 5 July 2025. The Headteacher is Allison Redshaw. The school is administered by Westmorland and Furness local authority. It belongs to FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2014.