George Romney Junior School Catchment Area
George Romney Junior School is a community primary school in Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 68 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7-11
Age range
68
Pupils
180
Capacity
38%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
George Romney Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for George Romney Junior School?
The catchment area for George Romney Junior School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for George Romney Junior School is set by Westmorland and Furness and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →George Romney Junior School: 180 places, 38% filled: places available
George Romney Junior School has a published admission number of 180 places. 68 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.4% of pupils at George Romney Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Westmorland and Furness.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Westmorland and Furness publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Westmorland and Furness school admissions →
George Romney Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SE
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112234
Other Primary Schools in Dalton-in-Furness
If George Romney Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to George Romney Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Lindal and Marton Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Ulverston · 1.6 miles away
Newton Village Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Barrow-in-Furness · 1.8 miles away
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · Barrow in Furness · 1.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: George Romney Junior School
What is the catchment area for George Romney Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for George Romney Junior School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is George Romney Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
George Romney Junior School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 68 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for George Romney Junior School? ▾
Admission to George Romney Junior School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does George Romney Junior School cover? ▾
George Romney Junior School is a primary school in Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for George Romney Junior School? ▾
George Romney Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.