The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 38%
- FSM
- 29.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Scott Macmillan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Dowdales School
Secondary · Very close
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Primary · 645m away
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is George Romney Junior School's Ofsted rating?
George Romney Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Romney Junior School?
George Romney Junior School currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Romney Junior School take?
George Romney Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is George Romney Junior School?
George Romney Junior School is in Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SE, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Romney Junior School have a sixth form?
No, George Romney Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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