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Ruskin Junior School

Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7NG, Swindon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.8 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
327
Capacity
340
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 72% nationally. While 56% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 7% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 13 September 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.56%Bottom 28% 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
White British82.6%
White Other4.3%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.58833, -1.75782 · SN2 7NG

School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN142539
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Ruskin Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Ruskin Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.

Is Ruskin Junior School a good school?

Ruskin Junior School scores 36.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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