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John Ruskin School
Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.3 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
242
Capacity
230
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 20% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.9 | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
White Other2.1%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.36726, -3.07458 · LA21 8EW
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112384
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.jrs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Ruskin School rated by Ofsted?
John Ruskin School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2019.
Is John Ruskin School a good school?
John Ruskin School scores 76.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about John Ruskin School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Ruskin School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John Ruskin School in GCSEs?
John Ruskin School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.9. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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