John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
URN: 109826 • Newbury RG14 6EX
Overview
- Name
- John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 109826
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Flora Cooper (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0163542376
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Garford Crescent, Newbury RG14 6EX
Summary
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School, located in Newbury, West Berkshire, is a community primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 262 pupils, with a capacity of 330. The school is part of the John Rankin Federation, which includes a nursery and a junior school, and is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school’s ethos centres around empowering learners to develop resilience and adaptability in an ever-changing world, guided by core values of courage, creativity, curiosity, compassion, and composure.
The curriculum at John Rankin is designed to ignite passion for learning and encourage curiosity among students. The school places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both pupils and staff, believing that a positive environment enhances educational outcomes. Wraparound care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, is available to support families.
The leadership team, headed by Executive Headteacher Ms F Cooper, is dedicated to community involvement and aims to ensure that every child feels valued and supported. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to create a collaborative educational experience.
The curriculum at John Rankin is designed to ignite passion for learning and encourage curiosity among students. The school places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both pupils and staff, believing that a positive environment enhances educational outcomes. Wraparound care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, is available to support families.
The leadership team, headed by Executive Headteacher Ms F Cooper, is dedicated to community involvement and aims to ensure that every child feels valued and supported. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to create a collaborative educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 262
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 126
- FSM %
- 8.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 262 | 136 | 126 | 330 | 8.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 272 | 133 | 139 | 330 | 8.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 313 | 158 | 155 | 330 | 5.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 313 | 158 | 155 | 330 | 5.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 322 | 153 | 169 | 330 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 311 | 152 | 159 | 330 | 4.50 |
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