The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Rachel Hughlock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Holbein Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Costello School
Secondary · 578m away
Queen Mary's College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Fairfields Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Basingstoke College of Technology
16 plus · 1.7km away
Cranbourne
Secondary · 1.9km away
South View Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rucstall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rucstall Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rucstall Primary School?
Rucstall Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rucstall Primary School take?
Rucstall Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rucstall Primary School?
Rucstall Primary School is in Basingstoke, RG21 3EX, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rucstall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rucstall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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