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Ruishton Church of England School

Academy converter · Taunton · TA3 5JZ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

215

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Taunton, Somerset, 215 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 14.2%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Taunton
57
Primary schools in Taunton
39
Academies among open schools in Taunton
51% (29)
Open schools in TA3
12
Primary in TA3
10
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Primary in Somerset LA
218

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TauntonNear TA3

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146717

Location

Address
Newlands Road, Ruishton
Postcode
TA3 5JZ
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
215
Boys / girls
101 / 114
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
215 / 210 (102%)
Free school meals
14.2%
FSM pupils
26
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01823442832
Website
http://www.ruishtonschool.co.uk

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