Coniston CofE Primary School vs John Ruskin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 424 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coniston CofE Primary School
Coniston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
67 students
John Ruskin School
Coniston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
247 students
| Measure | Coniston CofE Primary School Coniston, North West | John Ruskin School Coniston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1994 of 2,286 | #64 of 536 |
| National rank | #14358 of 15,697 | #626 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 67 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coniston | Coniston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.coniston.cumbria.sch.uk | www.jrs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •John Ruskin School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 17.5).
- •John Ruskin School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 67.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coniston CofE Primary School better than John Ruskin School?
On the Success Index (England), John Ruskin School ranks higher (79.8 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coniston CofE Primary School and John Ruskin School?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Coniston and Coniston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coniston CofE Primary School: 67. John Ruskin School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coniston CofE Primary School and John Ruskin School rank in North West?
Coniston CofE Primary School is 1994th of 2,286 and John Ruskin School is 64th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).