Rucstall Primary School

URN: 116040 • Basingstoke RG21 3EX

Overview

Name
Rucstall Primary School
URN
116040
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
71.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ruth Griffiths (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01256466524
Website
Visit
Address
Holbein Close, Basingstoke RG21 3EX

Summary

Rucstall Primary School is a community school located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 201 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting its vision and values that prioritise the holistic development of every child. With a significant percentage of pupils (21.40%) eligible for free school meals, Rucstall aims to provide equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.

The curriculum at Rucstall Primary is designed to promote not only academic excellence but also social, moral, spiritual, and cultural (SMSC) development. The school places a strong emphasis on British values, ensuring that students are well-prepared for life in modern Britain. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various initiatives, including safeguarding information evenings that focus on relevant topics such as online safety.

For more information about the school’s ethos, curriculum, and community involvement, parents can visit the official website at www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
201
Boys
102
Girls
99
FSM %
21.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 201 102 99 210 21.40
2024-09-11 193 103 90 210 21.20
2023-09-11 194 100 94 210 20.60
2022-09-11 194 100 94 210 20.60
2021-09-11 201 109 92 210 23.40
2020-09-11 198 117 81 210 16.20

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