Ruskin Academy is a primary school in Wellingborough, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Ruskin Academy currently has around 250 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 42.0% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.8%. other white pupils make up about 19.6% , followed by african at 10%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, NN8 3EG |
| Website: | http://www.ruskinprimary.net/ |
| Telephone: | 01933381600 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Henry Gallyot |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 146414 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 250 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 117 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.80% | 122 |
| Other White | 19.60% | 49 |
| African | 10.00% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.40% | 11 |
| Other Black | 4.00% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 3.20% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Academy Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School & Nursery Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 8 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Infant School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | 3out of 4 | 8 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Ruskin Avenue , NN8 3EG | - not rated | 118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers School Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | - not rated | 883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Lea School Doddington Road , NN8 2NJ | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn School Spring Gardens , NN8 2AA | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Friars School Friars Close , NN8 2LA | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Academy Friars Close , NN8 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.