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John Ruskin School
- Secondary
- Coniston LA21 8EW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in their GCSE examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and bullying is rare.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers love working at the school and feel supported.
Communication: Parents praised the support and said pupils settle in well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure that pupils receive effective careers advice and guidance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly. Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High priority on mental health and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Array of activities like Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award and outdoor education.
Career Counselling Services: Almost all pupils go on to further education or apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported with their learning.
Subjects Offered: Pupils choose up to 10 GCSE options.
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John Ruskin School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 244 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 63% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 17.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 42.47% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 43 | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 46.19% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 4.61% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 4 | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 3 | 44.57% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 18 | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 23 | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 5 | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 13 | 45.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 9 | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 11 | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 60% | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 20% | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 46.15% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 14.48% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 41 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Ruskin School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
