Located in Basingstoke, Rucstall Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Rucstall Primary School currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 21.4% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Holbein Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3EX |
| Website: | www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01256466524 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Rachel Hughlock |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116040 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 201 |
| Number of Boys: | 102 |
| Number of Girls: | 99 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 64.70% | 130 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 16 |
| Indian | 7.50% | 15 |
| African | 6.00% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rucstall Primary School Holbein Close , Black Dam RG21 3EX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Kingsmill Road , RG21 3JU | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costello Technology College Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | - not rated | 632 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Key House , Sarum Hill RG21 8SR | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House Academy Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion School Jays Close , Viables RG22 4BS | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.