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Ruskin Academy

North Northamptonshire, NN8 3EGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#503 of 13,686 nationally

About Ruskin Academy

If you're a parent weighing up Ruskin Academy, the numbers offer a strong starting point. The school is oversubscribed, with 250 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, suggesting it's a popular choice among local families. While the Department for Education doesn't publish a formal parent-view score for this school, the oversubscription ratio alone signals confidence. More concretely, Ofsted rated the school Good overall in its January 2023 inspection, with two standout Outstanding grades: one for personal development and another for behaviour and attitudes. That's a significant turnaround from the school's previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018, and it suggests a real shift in culture under headteacher Henry Gallyot. For parents, the combination of strong behaviour ratings and high demand often points to a school where children feel safe and motivated, which is a solid foundation for learning.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRuskin Avenue, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 3EG
HeadteacherHenry Gallyot
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils250
Free School Meals (FSM)42.0%
School Capacity250 / 360 (69% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: ruskinprimary.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruskin Academy

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