SchoolScoresGeorge Romney Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SE
01229 463002 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 9 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Westmorland and Furness comparisons use the 65 of its 121 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 56 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Westmorland and Furness figures pool parents at the Westmorland and Furness schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
15 pupils in this year group.
80% — 22 points above the Westmorland and Furness average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westmorland and Furness. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Higher than 6% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindal and Marton Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Village Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Askam Village School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Low Furness CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Junior School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is George Romney Junior School's Ofsted rating?
George Romney Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2024.
How did George Romney Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend George Romney Junior School?
100% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend George Romney Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112234.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.