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Ruishton Church of England School
Newlands Road, Ruishton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.1 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 62%, placing it in the top 58% nationally, although only 3% achieve the higher standard. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 40% of schools, parents may want to consider the overall progress and support available for students aiming for higher achievement.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.01643, -3.04594 · TA3 5JZ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN146717
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ruishtonschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ruishton Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
Ruishton Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Ruishton Church of England School a good school?
Ruishton Church of England School scores 40.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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