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Ruskin Academy
- Primary
- North Northamptonshire NN8 3EG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong, using high-quality resources to engage and challenge pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieved well at the end of Year 6 in 2022. Leaders have improved the school significantly since joining the Lion Academy Trust.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, pupils do not have enough time to secure their learning before moving on.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieved well at the end of Year 6 in 2022. Confident readers benefit from reading widely and often.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Almost all pupils behave extremely well. Lessons are hardly ever disrupted. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Help to improve handwriting is limited. Some pupils in early stages of learning to read do not get the help they need.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve well because the curriculum is well matched to their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well looked after. Staff deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Occasionally, leaders do not record every action for pupil safety promptly. Actions are being taken to improve record-keeping.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback, such as staff having high expectations for their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively involved, and their opinions are regularly considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy after-school activities like science, film, sports, games, and slime clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers adapt the curriculum to fill gaps in pupils' knowledge and use precise success criteria to help pupils improve.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' approaches lead to significant improvements and enable pupils to achieve their potential.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers highlight important vocabulary to strengthen understanding and check pupil knowledge against success criteria.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Limited support for some pupils in early reading stages; teachers need further expertise in this area.
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About Us
Ruskin Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 266 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 88% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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D+
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 21.7 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% | 57.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 5.82% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | 56.63% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.48% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.56% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ruskin Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
