John Ruskin School vs The Lakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ruskin School
Coniston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
247 students
The Lakes School
Windermere · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
445 students
| Measure | John Ruskin School Coniston, North West | The Lakes School Windermere, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 536 | #167 of 536 |
| National rank | #626 of 4,090 | #1436 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 247 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 52.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.9 | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | 59.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.9 |
| town | Coniston | Windermere |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.jrs.org.uk | thelakesschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •John Ruskin School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 60.9).
- •The Lakes School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 247.
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 John Ruskin School better than The Lakes School?
On the Success Index (England), John Ruskin School ranks higher (79.8 vs 60.9 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 John Ruskin School and The Lakes School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Coniston and Windermere in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Ruskin School: 247. The Lakes School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Ruskin School and The Lakes School rank in North West?
John Ruskin School is 64th of 536 and The Lakes School is 167th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).