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James Rennie School
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James Rennie School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 189 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
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James Rennie School admits students via guided places from Cumbria Local Authority. Places are offered to pupils from across the North of Cumbria on the basis that they have either Severe or Profound Learning Needs, many pupils have additional physical, medical or sensory needs. An educational psychologist will typically evaluate the severity or profundity of a student's learning needs and include that information in the student's Education Health and Care Plan. The Education Health Care Plan review process will designate James Rennie School as your child's school. We can accept pupils at any age between 3 and 19, and are not bound by the Key Stage transfers such as at the end of Primary Schooling (age 11), but this will be bound by the number of places we have available in a particular Key Stage. Families should be aware that we are limited by our size and because of this we cannot guarantee a place automatically for your child even if they meet our criteria for entry, if this is the case you can appeal to the Local Authority through the Educational Health Care Plan appeals process found on Cumbria. The first port of call if you would like your child to come to James Rennie School is to contact the Local Authority through the Local Offer by clicking here or by getting in contact with us for an informal conversation and visit, you can find our details by clicking here.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.49% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.45% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.41% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 6.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.11% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 41.75% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.75 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.26% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at James Rennie School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1