George Romney Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Cobden Street, LA15 8SE |
| School Website | www.grjs.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1229463002 |
| URN | 112234 |
School Census
| Total | 94 |
| Girls/Boys | 43/51 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.7%/54.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 23 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/07/2024 | Outstanding |
| 04/02/2016 | Good |
| 12/11/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09 July 2024 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 December 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 04 February 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 February 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 November 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 July 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 April 2007 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 February 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 2.5 |
| Writing Progress | 3.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
(0.05 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chapel Street, , LA15 8RX
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crooklands Brow, , LA15 8LB
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Coronation Drive, , LA15 8QR