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John Ruskin School

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John Ruskin School

Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW

Community school
Pupils
242
Ages
11-16
FSM
12.1%
Attainment 8
52.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2019

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). 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.

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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.

  1. Mar 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Oct 2019 — Good
  3. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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?
View John Ruskin School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.