James Rennie School
Academy special converter · Ages 3–19 · Carlisle, Cumberland
James Rennie School is a special school in Carlisle, Cumberland for ages 3–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 12 January 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, CA3 0BU
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- Cumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 217 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 32.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 12 January 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils’ happy faces show how much they love their school.”
- “From the moment they arrive until they leave for home, their best interests are at the heart of every aspect of school life.”
- “Warm, trusting relationships with staff make pupils feel safe and secure here.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 February 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Cumberland.
- Austin Friars 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Progress Schools - Carlisle 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Gillford Centre 3.4 mi School remains Good
- Lime House School 7.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kirby Moor School 8.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Branthwaite Academy 31.3 mi Not judged
- West Cumbria Learning Centre 32.3 mi Requires improvement
- Mayfield School 35.9 mi School remains Outstanding