Ruskin Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Address | Wordsworth Drive, SN2 7NG |
| School Website | www.ruskinjuniorschool.com/ |
| Telephone | 1793332107 |
| URN | 142539 |
School Census
| Total | 331 |
| Girls/Boys | 163/168 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 121 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2022 | Good |
| 21/11/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 44% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 21% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Grange Infants' School
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Beechcroft Infant School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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