Ruskin Infant School
Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 3EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ruskin Infant School is a primary school in Wellingborough for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 30 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Ruskin Infant School welcomes all pupils and families. It has the highest expectations of itself, its pupils and the whole school community. Pupils are happy and proud to attend this school. The school values of aspiration, responsibility, respect, honesty and kindness shine out. Adults frequently remind pupils about these. Pupils understand them. There is a shared ethos and code of high expectations that all staff champion. Pupils are enthused by the lessons they have. They enjoy the range of subjects they study. The school works in partnership with parents and carers. It provides workshops to help parents understand school life. Staff make sure that parents know about phonics and the importance of reading. Almost all parents who completed the survey or spoke to inspectors were positive about the school. They value the quality of education their children receive. This includes opportunities such as sporting events and clubs. Parents say that staff are supportive. Attendance is strong. The school helps all pupils so they can attend school every day. Pupils feel safe in school. They say that they are treated fairly by adults. Pupils understand, and can explain, the school rules they have that help everyone to live well together.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not get the opportunities that they need to embed important learning. Pupils do not reliably remember some key knowledge. The school should ensure that pupils secure and deepen their understanding of what they have learned.
- The leadership of some subjects is not yet fully established. The school should continue to ensure that all leaders have the knowledge and skills that they need, so that areas of responsibility are well led.
Pupil numbers and mix
250 pupils on roll, with places for 318
Schools near Ruskin Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Olympic Primary | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 47% met the expected standard |
| Croyland Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Hunter
- Phone
- 01933675430
- Address
- Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 3EG
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 148310
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.