The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.9
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 715
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr Dean Postlethwaite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ruskin Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ruskin Community High School a selective school?
No. Ruskin Community High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ruskin Community High School's Ofsted rating?
Ruskin Community High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ruskin Community High School?
Ruskin Community High School currently has 715 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ruskin Community High School take?
Ruskin Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ruskin Community High School?
Ruskin Community High School is in Crewe, CW2 7JT, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ruskin Community High School have a sixth form?
No, Ruskin Community High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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