George Romney Junior School
Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SE · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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5th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 2,439 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Romney Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 pupils this term?
What Ofsted said about George Romney Junior School
Overview
George Romney Junior School is described as a “vibrant and harmonious school community” where pupils “flourish.” The inspection found that the school delivers an “exceptional curriculum” supported by “deeply committed and expert staff,” resulting in pupils who are “avid learners” and make “excellent progress.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “rich and ambitious,” with “great clarity” on essential knowledge, flowing “seamlessly” from Year 3 to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum through “carefully considered adaptations” and “achieve extremely well.”
- Staff receive “high-quality training,” enabling them to address misconceptions “quickly and effectively” and help pupils build a “rich body of subject knowledge.”
- Reading is “central to the school’s curriculum,” with expertly delivered phonics ensuring “almost all pupils become confident, accurate readers by the end of Year 3.”
- Pupils enjoy a “wealth of experiences” beyond academics, including residential visits, Shakespearean performances, and projects with local engineering businesses.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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