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Ruskin Community High School
Ruskin Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
715
Capacity
666
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 87% nationally. While 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 26% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though parents may want to consider its performance relative to other local schools.
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Last inspected: 9 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.9 | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 26% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.1%
White Other20.0%
Black African3.6%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.09033, -2.44718 · CW2 7JT
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN111417
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ruskinhighschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ruskin Community High School rated by Ofsted?
Ruskin Community High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 June 2015.
Is Ruskin Community High School a good school?
Ruskin Community High School scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ruskin Community High School in GCSEs?
Ruskin Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.9. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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