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Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Profile


Location: Find a school in LA14 5QP or in Barrow-in-furness

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College is a co-educational secondary school located in the town of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Thorncliffe's mission is to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential, and in particular to develop their skills in sport. The school offers a range of physical education and sports courses, including team sports such as football, rugby, netball and cricket. The school also has a strong emphasis on academic achievement and strives to ensure that students are well-prepared for further and higher education. Facilities at the school include a large sports hall, 3G AstroTurf pitch and an extensive outdoor playing field.*



GSSLA Code Name: E10000006

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: No Special Classes

Head: Mr Paul Segalini (Headteacher)

Administrative Ward: Ormsgill

Physical Addres

Thorncliffe Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5QP

Postal Addres

Thorncliffe Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5QP


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

At Thorncliffe School, we offer a broad and varied range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and participation in a range of healthy and enriching activities. These opportunities include: -A wide variety of sport programmes that offer students the opportunity to develop their physical, social, and academic skills -A thriving arts and music programme that supports creativity and exploration -A wide range of clubs and activities that offer students the opportunity to develop their interests and talents in a variety of ways -A supportive environment that encourages students to take independent action and lead meaningful lives

Public Transport

The nearest public transport to Thorncliffe School – A Specialist Sports College at Thorncliffe Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5QP is provided by Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire Buses. The closest bus service is the Service 91, which runs several times a day between Barrow and Dalton-in-Furness, stopping at Thorncliffe Road. The nearest train station is in Barrow-in-Furness, which is around two miles away from the school. This can be reached by either catching the Service 91 bus or by taking a taxi.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

Thorncliffe School has a range of shops and restaurants near the school. These include a supermarket, a bakery, a fast food restaurant, a pub, and a restaurant with a sports theme. There is also a park near the school, which has a playground, a cricket pitch, and a pond.

School Fees

Thorncliffe School charges a school fee of £4,190 per year for full-time students.

School Social Media

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThorncliffeSchool/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThorncliffeSchool
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thorncliffschool/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/thorncliffe/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thorncliffe-school-a-specialist-sports-college


Additional Contact Info

Contact Number: +44 (0)1229 823 937
Website: https://www.thorncliffe-school.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1229894605

Parliamentary Constituency: Barrow and Furness
Administrative Ward: Ormsgill
Geographic Location: Urban city and town
LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 005C
Special Classes: No Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: www.thorncliffe.cumbria.sch.uk

FAQs - Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 16.

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The listed Religious Character for Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College is Does not apply.

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 16.

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College is a Mixed school.

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College has a pupil capacity of 900.

Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College is Community School.

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