Open State Secondary Mixed

John Ruskin School

Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW
242 Pupils
230 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
12.10% FSM %
128 Boys
114 Girls
About John Ruskin School

John Ruskin School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Coniston and the surrounding area in Westmorland and Furness with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 230. Current headteacher: Peter Blackburn.

Information on John Ruskin School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale
Ward Coniston and Hawkshead
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016103
URN 112384
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joyce Hallam Chair of Governors 01/11/2017 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Blackburn Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Brown Governor 28/06/2023 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Clarke Governor 14/03/2023 14/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Danielle Fitzsimons Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Hogarth Governor 10/09/2025 10/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Hoyle Governor 08/04/2021 07/07/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Mike Parker Governor 20/11/2024 20/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Councillor Suzanne Pender Governor 28/02/2024 28/02/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Rev Brian Streeter Governor 19/01/2019 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Ian Walker Governor 01/09/2019 20/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
John Ruskin School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness.
John Ruskin School has 242 pupils, with a capacity of 230.
John Ruskin School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at John Ruskin School is: Non-selective.
The Head teacher at John Ruskin School is Mr Peter Blackburn.
John Ruskin School is at Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at John Ruskin School: Does not have a sixth form.
John Ruskin School is currently open.
Contact
Head teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112384
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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