George Romney Junior School
Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
George Romney Junior School is a primary school in Dalton-in-Furness for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 8th of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 22 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils flourish in this vibrant and harmonious school community. They benefit from an exceptional curriculum that is delivered by deeply committed and expert staff. Pupils are happy to be in school and delight in all that it has to offer. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are avid learners. They relish the fresh challenges that each day brings. Pupils try their utmost to reach the high standards that the school sets for their achievement. They make excellent progress through the ambitious curriculum. Pupils spoke confidently and enthusiastically about their learning. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They follow well-established routines closely. Pupils are highly respectful to staff, visitors and to each other. Pupils enjoy a wealth of experiences that extend well beyond the academic curriculum. These include residential visits to major cities as well as opportunities to take part in large-scale Shakespearean performances. Pupils relish visits from established authors and poets that help to deepen their love of reading. They take part in projects with local engineering businesses with enthusiasm. Pupils are exceedingly well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near George Romney Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Lindal and Marton Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 27% met the expected standard |
| Newton Village Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Macmillan
- Phone
- 01229463002
- Address
- Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SE
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112234
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.