James Rennie School Catchment Area
James Rennie School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 195 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–19
Age range
201
Pupils
195
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
James Rennie School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, James Rennie School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →James Rennie School — School Information
- Full address
- California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, CA3 0BU
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–19 years
- Free school meals
- 32.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146250
Other Not applicable Schools in Carlisle
If James Rennie School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.
Gillford Centre Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · CA2 4JE
Lime House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CA5 7BX
Austin Friars Catchment Area
Other independent school · CA3 9PB
University of Cumbria Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · CA3 8TB
Progress Schools - Carlisle Catchment Area
Other independent special school · CA1 1EJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — James Rennie School
Is James Rennie School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — James Rennie School currently has 201 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 195 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for James Rennie School? ▾
Admission to James Rennie School is managed by Cumberland. 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 James Rennie School cover? ▾
James Rennie School is a not applicable school in Carlisle, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for James Rennie School? ▾
James Rennie School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.