SecondaryData as of May 2026

John Ruskin School

Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW

A Good-rated secondary school in Coniston.

Community school

Pupils

242

Ages

11-16

FSM

12.1%

Attainment 8

52.7

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

52.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

26.2%

Basics 9-5

47.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

25.0%

EBacc APS

4.66

EBacc 9-5

16.7%

EBacc 9-4

20.8%

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About John Ruskin School

John Ruskin School is a secondary school in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 53 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.7. The school has around 242 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Ruskin School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Improved significantly
Oct 2019 — Good
Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about John Ruskin School

What is John Ruskin School's Ofsted rating?

John Ruskin School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about John Ruskin School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 53 responses): 96% of parents would recommend John Ruskin School.

What are John Ruskin School's latest exam results?

John Ruskin School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is John Ruskin School located?

John Ruskin School is a secondary school in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness (LA21 8EW).

How many pupils attend John Ruskin School?

John Ruskin School has around 242 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare John Ruskin School with other schools?

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