James Rennie School, based in Carlisle, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
James Rennie School currently has around 137 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.6% boys and 31.4% girls. Around 24.3% 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.
| Address: | California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BU |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kris Williams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112468 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 137 |
| Number of Boys: | 94 |
| Number of Girls: | 43 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingmoor Junior School Liddle Close , Lowry Hill CA3 0DU | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Hether Drive , Lowry Hill CA3 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton CofE School Jackson Road , Houghton CA3 0PA | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belah Primary School Eden Street , CA3 9JZ | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix Primary School Church Street , CA3 9DW | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden School Rickerby , CA3 9AA | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Preparatory School St Ann's Hill , CA3 9PL | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria Institute of the Arts Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.