Ruskin Junior School

A good academy sponsor led school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ruskin Junior School.

Swindon, SN27NG Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wordsworth Drive
Upper Stratton
Swindon, SN27NG
Phone
1793332107
Website
ruskinjuniorschool.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142539
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7NG
Website
http://www.ruskinjuniorschool.com/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
340 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
334
Free School Meals
35.6% (119 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 108.0
2023 102.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
67
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
334 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work hard and be kind."

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome emphasizes Ruskin Junior School as a large, vibrant, and friendly school focused on instilling a love of learning, using a central 'Big Idea' in the curriculum, fostering strong home–school links, and valuing well-resourced facilities to support learning.

Facilities

Forest school area Large grass playing field Sprung floor dance studio Stage with full lighting facilities Outside play-barn 4G football pitch

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich Curriculum - 'Sticky Knowledge' Curriculum by Subject The Topic Web - 2025 to 2026 Remote Education Rewards for Learning Ruskin Junior School Houses

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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