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Ruskin Academy

Academy sponsor led · Wellingborough · NN8 3EG

Ages 7–11 · 255 pupils · North Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

87%

Overall absence

5.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-17

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)87%
Higher standard (RWM)21%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.8%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
288

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill71%

255 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
255
Boys / girls
130 / 125
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
255 / 360 (71%)
Free school meals
45.1%
FSM pupils
115
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: LION ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LION ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Lion Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Henry Gallyot

Location

Address
Ruskin Avenue
Postcode
NN8 3EG
Town
Wellingborough
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
District
North Northamptonshire
Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 7–11, in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, 255 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 45.1%.

Open schools in Wellingborough
39
Primary schools in Wellingborough
29
Academies among open schools in Wellingborough
77% (30)
Open schools in NN8
25
Primary in NN8
16
Open schools in North Northamptonshire LA
154
Primary in North Northamptonshire LA
111

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 WellingboroughNear NN8

  • Ruskin Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 3EG · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM24.4%
    • Demand0.95

    0.0 miles away

  • Olympic Primary

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 3QA · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM27.2%
    • Demand0.89

    0.4 miles away

  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 2BE · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM26.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Croyland Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 2AX · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM39.6%
    • Demand1.19

    0.8 miles away

  • St Barnabas Church of England School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 3HB · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM20.0%
    • Demand0.93

    0.9 miles away

  • Warwick Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 2PS · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM39.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Redwell Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wellingborough · NN8 5LQ · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM10.2%
    • Demand1.05

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Henry Gallyot
Telephone
01933381600
Website
http://www.ruskinprimary.net/

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