John Rankin Junior School

A not judged community school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for John Rankin Junior School.

Newbury, RG146ES Ofsted: Not Judged Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

31

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
21.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 25.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
22 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Henshaw Crescent
Newbury, RG146ES
Phone
163542376
Website
johnrankinschools.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109825
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6ES
Website
https://johnrankinschools.com
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open, but proposed to close
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
358
Free School Meals
13.4% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
25.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.7 (5.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 104.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
358 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Igniting Passion; Empowering Learners; Transforming the Future"

Courage Creativity Curiosity Compassion Composure

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Ms F Cooper introduces the John Rankin Federation (Nursery, Infant, and Junior) and outlines leadership structure (Executive Headteacher; Deputy Heads Miss N Stephenson and Miss S Amin) and invites visitors to explore the curriculum and school life.

Facilities

Hall – Infant School Hall – Junior School School Grounds (club run solely for the benefit of JRS pupils) Make it, Bake it Room Conference / Training room School Grounds (fields/playgrounds)

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Art Computing and E-Safety Design Technology Food Technology Geography History Modern Foreign Languages Music Physical Education PSHE Religious Education Science Forest School Purple Learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care includes Breakfast Club and After School Club. Booking requests should be submitted via the Booking Request Form; the office will check availability and calendar, confirm booking, and provide a Hirers Agreement. If applicable, provide Liabilty Insurance with the signed agreement. Contact [email protected] for bookings.

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs & Disability provision includes a SENDCo (Mrs H Earl) and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) among staff. The SEND information is referenced as a SEND information report on the statutory information materials.

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