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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
John Ruskin Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0PQ, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.5 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
474
Capacity
550
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of October 2023, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 68% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 41% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 91.5 indicates it outperforms 92% of schools, suggesting a positive learning environment. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African34.4%
White British12.4%
Other9.3%
Black Caribbean6.1%
White Other5.9%
Asian Bangladeshi5.1%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Black Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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51.48306, -0.09718 · SE5 0PQ
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100798
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes rated by Ofsted?
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2023.
Is John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes a good school?
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes scores 91.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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