John Rankin Junior School, based in Newbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
John Rankin Junior School currently has around 341 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46% boys and 54% girls. Around 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.8%). other white pupils make up about 11.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6ES |
| Website: | https://johnrankinschools.com |
| Telephone: | 0163542376 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Berkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Flora Cooper |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109825 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 341 |
| Number of Boys: | 157 |
| Number of Girls: | 184 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.80% | 255 |
| Other White | 11.70% | 40 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 8 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 7 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 5 |
| African | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub Victoria Park , Parkway RG14 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES | - not rated | 70 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX | - not rated | 107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School Old Newtown Road , RG14 7DE | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 849 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 239 Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Preparatory School 84 Enborne Road , RG14 6AN | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Hall School Enborne Road , RG14 6AD | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Primary Day Unit 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway PRU Newton Road , RG14 7BQ | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enborne Lodge School Enborne Street , Wash Common RG14 6RL | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.