The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 54.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Hamilton Nwokolo (Co-Headteachers)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
John Ruskin Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrawford Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Camberwell College of Arts
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
Academy · 1.5km away
Lyndhurst Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Loughborough Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Platanos College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes's Ofsted rating?
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes?
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes take?
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes?
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is in London, SE5 0PQ, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes have a sixth form?
No, John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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