Ruskin Academy
Wellingborough, NN8 3EG · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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8th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 1,447 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ruskin Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 21.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Teatime club and attend a Year 6 PGL Educational Visit. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Teatime club? How does the school prepare Year 6 pupils for the PGL visit?
What Ofsted said about Ruskin Academy
Overview
Ruskin Academy is described as a school where "pupils flourish," characterised by high attendance and "infectious" positive attitudes. The report highlights that since joining the Lion Academy Trust, leaders’ commitment has significantly improved the school, with pupils achieving well and demonstrating strong resilience.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "Outstanding," with lessons "hardly ever disrupted" and bullying described as "rare."
- The curriculum is well-planned, with teachers possessing "strong" subject knowledge and using "high-quality resources" to challenge pupils.
- Personal development is "Outstanding," helping pupils understand British values, stay healthy, and appreciate the "awe and wonder of the natural world."
- Staff feel "valued" and appreciate support for their workload and well-being.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well" because the curriculum is "well matched to their needs."
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils in the early stages of learning to read is "poorly planned and structured," with tasks not linking closely to their phonics knowledge.
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not check carefully enough that pupils have "secured their knowledge" before moving on, leading to "superficial, jumbled or inaccurate" understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," though leaders are taking action to ensure record-keeping is "timely and thorough" as they occasionally do not record every action taken to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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