201
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
20%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 12/01/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCumberland
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of James Rennie School · All-through · Cumberland
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
201
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
34%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
20%
Contact
Address
California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, CA3 0BU
Local authority
Cumberland
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 201 | 6.2 | 100% | 6% | 34% | 9% | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 189 | 6.5 | 100% | 5% | 31% | 8% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 167 | 5.8 | 100% | 8% | 32% | 8% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 154 | 6.5 | 100% | 5% | 24% | 9% | 29% |
| 2020/21 | 146 | 7.4 | 100% | 6% | 24% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 139 | 6.8 | 99% | 5% | 32% | 8% | 22% |
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