Ruskin Community High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ruskin Road Crewe Cheshire CW2 7JT |
| Phone | 01270560514 |
| Reference Number | 111417 |
Ruskin Community High School continues to be rated as a good school, although recent evidence suggests that its performance may be slipping and could result in a lower rating if a graded inspection were conducted. The school is characterized by polite and courteous pupils who generally enjoy their learning experiences and appreciate the supportive relationships with staff. There is a focus on high expectations for student learning, yet issues with poor attendance, especially among disadvantaged pupils, are hindering overall academic progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 715 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.65%
Girls: 50.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 78 | 150 |
| 8 | 79 | 70 | 149 |
| 9 | 66 | 84 | 150 |
| 10 | 65 | 62 | 127 |
| 11 | 73 | 66 | 139 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.1% |
| White, Other | 20% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop respectful relationships with staff and peers.
- The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective training in pedagogy.
- Pupils are supported well in their learning, including those with SEND.
- The school promotes a wide array of extracurricular activities and trips.
Areas for Improvement
- Some students, particularly disadvantaged and those with SEND, have high levels of absence.
- Not all teachers effectively check on pupil understanding during lessons.
- The school's evaluation of its own processes is not always rigorous enough.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 38.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 94 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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