John Ruskin School Catchment Area
John Ruskin School is a community secondary school in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
242
Pupils
230
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
John Ruskin School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at John Ruskin School are allocated by Westmorland and Furness using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →John Ruskin School — School Information
- Full address
- Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112384
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Frequently Asked Questions — John Ruskin School
Is John Ruskin School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — John Ruskin School currently has 242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for John Ruskin School? ▾
Admission to John Ruskin 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 John Ruskin School cover? ▾
John Ruskin School is a secondary school in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Ruskin School? ▾
John Ruskin School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.