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James Rennie School

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James Rennie School

California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, CA3 0BU

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Pupils
201
Ages
3-19
FSM
32.9%
Capacity
195
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About James Rennie School

James Rennie School is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 201 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BU | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. May 2014 — Outstanding (predecessor: James Rennie School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about James Rennie School

What is James Rennie School's Ofsted rating?
James Rennie School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are James Rennie School's latest exam results?
James Rennie School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is James Rennie School located?
James Rennie School is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA3 0BU).
How many pupils attend James Rennie School?
James Rennie School has around 201 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare James Rennie School with other schools?
View James Rennie 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 Cumberland.