The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 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
- 327
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 35.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Beadnell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Primary · 351m away
Kingsdown School
Secondary · 408m away
Grange Infants' School
Primary · 716m away
Beechcroft Infant School
Primary · 788m away
Connex
Independent · 911m away
St Luke's Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
St Luke's School
Special school · 1.1km away
Grange Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ruskin Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ruskin Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ruskin Junior School?
Ruskin Junior School currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ruskin Junior School take?
Ruskin Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ruskin Junior School?
Ruskin Junior School is in Swindon, SN2 7NG, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ruskin Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ruskin Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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