John Ruskin School
Community school
Coniston, LA21 8EW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 39% in England
5 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
247
First preferences per place
1.13
2026/27
Absence
5.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | 48.4 | 52.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 31% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 58% | 55% | 70% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.42 | 0.50 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Lakes School · 6.4 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · 12.4 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
- Cartmel Priory CofE School · 12.7 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Millom School · 13.2 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- The Queen Katherine School · 13.8 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
- Kirkbie Kendal School · 13.9 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
The neighbourhood
John Ruskin School is in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby (typical home £290,000, crime very low).
What is John Ruskin School's Ofsted rating?
John Ruskin School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does John Ruskin School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Ruskin School is in the top 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.