The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Ione Haroun (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ruardean Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ruardean Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ruardean Church of England Primary School?
Ruardean Church of England Primary School currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ruardean Church of England Primary School take?
Ruardean Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ruardean Church of England Primary School?
Ruardean Church of England Primary School is in Ruardean, GL17 9XQ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ruardean Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ruardean Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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