Ruishton Church of England School
91%
Capacity
191
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Ruishton Church of England School
Ruishton Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ruishton Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Collier, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10190th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 89th out of 134 in Somerset.
Ruishton Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 23 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ruishton Church of England School include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Ruishton Church of England School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Newlands Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ |
| Headteacher | Hannah Collier |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.8% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 210 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10190th of 13,686
Nationally
1000th of 1,469
In South West
89th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruishton Church of England School
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Contact Information
Newlands Road, Taunton
Somerset, TA3 5JZ
Journey to School
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