Ruskin Junior School

URN: 142539 • Swindon SN2 7NG

Overview

Name
Ruskin Junior School
URN
142539
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Beadnell (since 2025)
Telephone
01793332107
Website
Visit
Address
Wordsworth Drive, Swindon SN2 7NG

Summary

Ruskin Junior School is a mixed academy located in Swindon, catering to 327 pupils with a capacity of 340. The school is committed to fostering a love for learning and creating lasting memories through a broad and balanced curriculum. Central to their educational approach is the ‘Big Idea’ concept, which integrates subjects like English and science around key themes to stimulate curiosity and engagement.

The school places significant emphasis on values that change termly, promoting responsibility and citizenship among students. Ruskin Junior School actively seeks to strengthen partnerships with families, recognising the vital role parents play in their children's education.

Facilities at the school include a forest school area, a large playing field, a sprung floor dance studio, and a 4G football pitch, ensuring that resources are accessible to all students. The school operates from 8:30 am to 3:10 pm, with a Breakfast Club starting at 7:30 am, and encourages prospective families to visit and experience the school community firsthand.

Key details

LA
Swindon
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
340
Pupils
327
Boys
167
Girls
160
FSM %
35.50
Open date
2016-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 327 167 160 340 35.50
2024-09-11 334 164 170 337 34.70
2023-09-11 315 154 161 337 35.60
2022-09-11 315 154 161 337 35.60
2021-09-11 313 154 159 337 32.60
2020-09-11 304 150 154 360 29.90

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