Ruskin Infant School
URN: 148310 • Wellingborough NN8 3EG
Overview
- Name
- Ruskin Infant School
- URN
- 148310
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicky Kingsnorth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01933675430
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough NN8 3EG
Summary
Ruskin Infant School, located in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 230 pupils, against a capacity of 318. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The dedicated staff focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning, ensuring that all children can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Ruskin Infant School is designed to be rich and varied, catering to the individual needs of each pupil. The school places a strong emphasis on developing children's learning skills, promoting curiosity and autonomy, while setting high expectations to build self-esteem and confidence. The leadership team, including Head of School Mr Henry Gallyot, is focused on continuous improvement and collaboration with parents and the wider community.
Ruskin Infant School actively seeks to build partnerships that benefit both students and the local community. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various support services, including a Parent Support Advisor and a dedicated SENDCo, to ensure that all children receive the assistance they need to succeed.
The curriculum at Ruskin Infant School is designed to be rich and varied, catering to the individual needs of each pupil. The school places a strong emphasis on developing children's learning skills, promoting curiosity and autonomy, while setting high expectations to build self-esteem and confidence. The leadership team, including Head of School Mr Henry Gallyot, is focused on continuous improvement and collaboration with parents and the wider community.
Ruskin Infant School actively seeks to build partnerships that benefit both students and the local community. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various support services, including a Parent Support Advisor and a dedicated SENDCo, to ensure that all children receive the assistance they need to succeed.
Useful links
- Governors login (governance)
- communitas-pr (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School tours (other)
- Our Early Years (other)
- Apply for a Nursery Place (other)
- Ruskin Infant School (other)
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Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 318
- Pupils
- 230
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 124
- FSM %
- 40.40
- Open date
- 2021-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 230 | 106 | 124 | 318 | 40.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 197 | 90 | 107 | 318 | 33.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 196 | 105 | 91 | 318 | 23.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 196 | 105 | 91 | 318 | 23.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 191 | 99 | 92 | 318 | 31.70 |
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