George Romney Junior School, based in Dalton-in-Furness, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
George Romney Junior School currently has around 68 pupils on roll, which is about 38% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 39.7% boys and 60.3% girls. Around 29.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SE |
| Website: | www.grjs.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01229463002 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Scott Macmillan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112234 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 68 |
| Number of Boys: | 27 |
| Number of Girls: | 41 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.20% | 62 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | - not rated | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Coronation Drive , LA15 8QR | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowdales School , LA15 8AH | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.