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Coniston, Westmorland and Furness
John Ruskin School
John Ruskin School is a community school in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness. The school has 242 pupils on roll.
Community school Secondary Ages 11–16 242 PupilsURN 112384
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected March 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
52.7↑ +7pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
47.9%↑ +3pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
94.4%↑ +2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
13.4↑ +3pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
12.1%↓ -12pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
8.4%↑ +4pp
Teacher Turnover
242 / 230
105%
Capacity
Surplus
+£6,850
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
John Ruskin School is a community school in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness. The school has 242 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Peter Blackburn
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
09:05 – 13:45
Telephone
01539441306
Website
Address
Coniston, LA21 8EW
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
The School Day
09:05
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
13:45
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 1 available
Reading
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement