John Rankin Infant and Nursery School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 7
Ofsted: Good

Garford Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6EXOpen in maps

John Rankin Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Newbury for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 98 schools in West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2017, report published 6 July 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

240 pupils on roll, with places for 330

Eligible for free school meals7.9%

7.9%, 18.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.8%

10.8%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.8%

10.8%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near John Rankin Infant and Nursery School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
John Rankin Junior School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: Inadequate to goodNot published
Falkland Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good65% met the expected standard
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good54% met the expected standard
Highwood Copse Primary School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Age range
2 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Flora Cooper
Phone
0163542376
Website
johnrankinschools.com
Address
Garford Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6EX
Local authority
West Berkshire
URN
152176

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.