John Ruskin School
Community school in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Community school |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 247 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 230 |
| Free school meals | 11.30% |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.jrs.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01539441306 |
| URN | 112384 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 15 October 2019, published 21 November 2019:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 26 March 2025, outcome: Improved significantly.
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Nearby schools
- The Lakes School (secondary school, about 10.3 km)
- Ulverston Victoria High School (secondary school, about 19.9 km)
- Cartmel Priory CofE School (secondary school, about 20.5 km)
- Millom School (secondary school, about 21.3 km)
- The Queen Katherine School (secondary school, about 22.3 km)
- Kirkbie Kendal School (secondary school, about 22.4 km)
- Dallam School (secondary school, about 25.2 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.