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Ruskin Junior School

Swindon, SN2 7NGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,915
of 13,686 nationally

About Ruskin Junior School

Ruskin Junior School in Swindon is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 that has clearly won over its local families. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good across the board, including for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That’s a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The school is also popular: with 327 pupils on roll against a capacity of 340, it is very close to full, suggesting strong demand from parents in the area. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent view recommendation percentage for this school, the combination of a rising Ofsted rating and near-full capacity is a solid signal that families are choosing Ruskin Junior and sticking with it.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWordsworth Drive, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 7NG
HeadteacherAndrew Beadnell
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils327
Free School Meals (FSM)35.5%
School Capacity327 / 340 (96% full)

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCricketNetballAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubDramaChoirChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced Provision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruskin Junior School

Ruskin 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.