Ruskin Junior School
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ruskin Junior School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 42nd of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2022, report published 17 October 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2022
Pupils work hard in class. They are positive about the help they receive in lessons. They form positive and respectful relationships with staff. Pupils are proud of their many achievements. They walk around school in an orderly and calm way and usually follow the school rules. Most pupils enjoy school, are punctual and attend well. There are lots of clubs on offer. Pupils look forward to going on school trips, which in turn support their learning. They like taking on responsibilities, such as being a librarian or being part of the 'mini police' club. There is an inclusive culture across the school. The work of young carers is celebrated. Staff provide nurturing support. Pupils enjoy coming together as a school. For example, they sing with enthusiasm in assembly and listen attentively to staff. Pupils say they feel safe. If bullying happens or they have concerns, pupils say that there are trusted adults who provide help and support. However, parents and carers are not always satisfied with the communication they receive about how issues are resolved. Parents report that leaders can be slow to follow up concerns when they raise them.
What the school should improve
- The assessment processes in place for some wider curriculum subjects are not well developed. When pupils have knowledge gaps in these subjects, they are not identified as swiftly as they are in English and mathematics. Leaders need to ensure that assessment systems in all subjects are equally well developed and used by staff effectively so that pupils gain deep knowledge in every curriculum subject.
- Leaders' communication with parents is not always sufficiently strong. Records of discussions when parents raise concerns are sometimes incomplete. This makes it difficult for leaders to monitor repeat concerns and it causes unnecessary anxiety and frustration for parents. Leaders and trustees must ensure that parents' views are heard, recorded, understood and acted on swiftly, particularly about bullying and when co-producing individual plans for pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
70 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
333 pupils on roll, with places for 340
Schools near Ruskin Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Grange Infants' School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beechcroft Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grange Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Seven Fields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Beadnell
- Phone
- 01793332107
- Address
- Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7NG
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 142539
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.