The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Henry Gallyot
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 3EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRuskin Infant School
Primary · Very close
Olympic Primary
Primary · 678m away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Croyland Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Nursery · 1.3km away
Warwick Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Redwell Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Friars Academy
Academy · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ruskin Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ruskin Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ruskin Academy?
Ruskin Academy currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ruskin Academy take?
Ruskin Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ruskin Academy?
Ruskin Academy is in Wellingborough, NN8 3EG, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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