# George Hastwell School Special Academy — Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Nicola Bower

## Contact

- **Address:** Moor Tarn Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
- **Phone:** 01229 475253
- **Website:** https://www.georgehastwell.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barrow-in-furness/george-hastwell-school-special-academy-16665

## About

At George Hastwell School, we are a safe and creative learning community on the lovely Isle of Walney, where everyone achieves and is valued.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Amazing school with lovely staff: We transferred our child to George Hastwell School from a mainstream school and it's been the best decision we've ever made. The staff are so caring and understanding, and the facilities are fantastic. My child has really flourished here. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some mixed feelings: We've had some mixed experiences with George Hastwell School. The facilities are great and the staff are generally friendly, but we've had some issues with communication and consistency. We're hoping things will improve as our child gets older. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great school with a focus on individual needs: We were drawn to George Hastwell School because of their emphasis on individualised learning pathways. Our child has a complex needs and the school has been brilliant at providing support and adapting to their needs. The teachers are highly qualified and enthusiastic. *(Sep 2021)*
- **4/5** — A safe and nurturing environment: We had our child at George Hastwell School for a few years and were really impressed with the way the teachers and support staff worked together to create a safe and nurturing environment. The values-based ethos was also something we really valued. *(Mar 2020)*

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