# James Rennie School — Carlisle, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Kerry Dunbobbin

## Contact

- **Address:** California Road, Carlisle, Cumbria
- **Phone:** 01228 554280
- **Website:** https://www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/carlisle/james-rennie-school-20149

## About

We are an outstanding school for pupils aged 3-19 who have severe or profound learning needs and live in the North of Cumbria. We have specialism in communication which supports all our pupils make outstanding progress. Our school community is all inclusive and looks to push each individual as far as they can go.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — May 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — May 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful Community and Support: I'm so grateful to the James Rennie School community for the love and support my child has received since joining. The staff are amazing and always go above and beyond to ensure each child's needs are met. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on communication and the inclusive environment. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Care: I've been blown away by the exceptional care and education my child has received at James Rennie School. The school's specialist approach to communication has made all the difference for my child's progress and confidence. *(Sep 2021)*
- **4/5** — Good Experience, Room for Improvement: While my child's time at James Rennie School was generally positive, we faced some challenges with communication between teachers and parents. However, the school's focus on inclusion and communication is admirable, and I appreciate the efforts they made to support my child's development. *(Apr 2020)*

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