John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
URN: 100798 • London SE5 0PQ
Overview
- Name
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
- URN
- 100798
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Tayton (since 2025) , Co-Headteachers
- Telephone
- 02077035800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- John Ruskin Street, London SE5 0PQ
Summary
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes, located in Southwark, London, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 474 pupils, with a capacity of 550. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, reflected in its significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals, which stands at 54.40%. This highlights the school's focus on catering to the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at John Ruskin Primary aims to foster a love of learning through a broad range of subjects, including language classes that enhance communication skills and cultural understanding. The school places emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting personal development and well-being among its students.
Engagement with parents and the wider community is a key aspect of the school’s ethos. Regular newsletters, such as the one dated September 26, 2025, keep families informed about school activities and initiatives, reinforcing the school's commitment to transparency and collaboration with parents. For more information, visit their website at www.johnruskin.southwark.sch.uk.
The curriculum at John Ruskin Primary aims to foster a love of learning through a broad range of subjects, including language classes that enhance communication skills and cultural understanding. The school places emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting personal development and well-being among its students.
Engagement with parents and the wider community is a key aspect of the school’s ethos. Regular newsletters, such as the one dated September 26, 2025, keep families informed about school activities and initiatives, reinforcing the school's commitment to transparency and collaboration with parents. For more information, visit their website at www.johnruskin.southwark.sch.uk.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Annual Calendar (calendar)
- School Hours (download)
- Term Dates (download)
- School Clubs (download)
- Reception Open Days (download)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Southwark
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 550
- Pupils
- 474
- Boys
- 256
- Girls
- 218
- FSM %
- 54.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 474 | 256 | 218 | 550 | 54.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 477 | 253 | 224 | 550 | 49.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 490 | 263 | 227 | 550 | 44.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 490 | 263 | 227 | 550 | 44.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 484 | 257 | 227 | 550 | 39.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 497 | 273 | 224 | 550 | 35.40 |
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