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John Rankin Junior School

West Berkshire, RG14 6ESPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About John Rankin Junior School

John Rankin Junior School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, placing it within the majority of West Berkshire primary schools — only three of the 67 state primaries in the local authority have achieved Outstanding. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 performance, which sits above the local authority average of 57% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. This positions John Rankin as a solidly performing junior school in a competitive area, though it does not match the top-tier results of nearby peers such as The Ilsleys Primary School, which ranks highest in the borough. For parents weighing up options, the school’s Good rating and above-average KS2 outcomes provide a clear, data-backed picture of consistent academic delivery.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHenshaw Crescent, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 6ES
HeadteacherFlora Cooper
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
School Capacity360

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketTennisDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About John Rankin Junior School

John Rankin Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.