James Rennie School
URN: 146250 • Carlisle CA3 0BU
Overview
- Name
- James Rennie School
- URN
- 146250
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE EDEN ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kris Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228554280
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- California Road, Carlisle CA3 0BU
Summary
James Rennie School, located in Carlisle, Cumbria, is an academy special converter catering to pupils aged 3 to 19 with severe or profound learning disabilities. With a current enrolment of 201 students, the school operates with a capacity of 195 and maintains a strong commitment to inclusivity and individualised education. The school's ethos revolves around the principle of "teaching the person," ensuring that each pupil's unique needs, abilities, and aspirations are at the forefront of their learning experience.
The curriculum at James Rennie School is designed to support outstanding progress, with a particular emphasis on communication skills. This focus enables pupils to develop essential skills that aid their personal growth and transition beyond school. The school community fosters a supportive environment, encapsulated by the guiding rule, "we look after each other," which promotes collaboration among pupils, staff, and families.
As a member of the Eden Academy Trust, James Rennie School is part of a broader network dedicated to children and young people with diverse learning needs, including those who may be autistic or have physical or sensory challenges. The school aims to empower each student to reach their full potential within a nurturing and inclusive setting.
The curriculum at James Rennie School is designed to support outstanding progress, with a particular emphasis on communication skills. This focus enables pupils to develop essential skills that aid their personal growth and transition beyond school. The school community fosters a supportive environment, encapsulated by the guiding rule, "we look after each other," which promotes collaboration among pupils, staff, and families.
As a member of the Eden Academy Trust, James Rennie School is part of a broader network dedicated to children and young people with diverse learning needs, including those who may be autistic or have physical or sensory challenges. The school aims to empower each student to reach their full potential within a nurturing and inclusive setting.
Useful links
- Governance & LAB (governance)
- Pupil Absence Reporting (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Admissions (sen)
- InSite – Staff Intranet (other)
- Home (other)
- Aims of the school (other)
- Communication (other)
- Eden Academy Trust (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- James Rennie School (75.2)
- University of Cumbria (58.7)
- Eden Park Academy (55.3)
- Gillford Centre (45.2)
- Cumbria Institute of the Arts (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE EDEN ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 195
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 148
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 32.90
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 148 | 53 | 195 | 32.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 189 | 141 | 48 | 195 | 30.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 154 | 117 | 37 | 195 | 22.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 154 | 117 | 37 | 195 | 22.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 146 | 109 | 37 | 150 | 23.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 142 | 109 | 33 | 150 | 21.40 |
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