Furness Academy vs Moorfield Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 476 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furness Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,187 students
Moorfield Learning Centre
Barrow in Furness · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
12 students
| Measure | Furness Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Moorfield Learning Centre Barrow in Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #297 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2492 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–18 |
| Students | 1,187 | 12 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,187 | 12 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 14.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow in Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.furnessacademy.co.uk/ | cascbarrow.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Furness Academy is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 12.
- •Furness Academy is a academy school while Moorfield Learning Centre is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Furness Academy better than Moorfield Learning Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Furness Academy and Moorfield Learning Centre?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow in Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furness Academy: 1,187. Moorfield Learning Centre: 12. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furness Academy and Moorfield Learning Centre rank in North West?
Furness Academy is 297th of 536 and Moorfield Learning Centre is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).