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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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