Ruardean Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Road Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XQ |
| Phone | 01594542461 |
| Reference Number | 115647 |
Ruardean Church of England Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good across all areas. The school fosters a strong sense of community and safety among pupils, supported by a Christian ethos that encourages a love of learning. Staff have high expectations, providing effective support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can thrive in a nurturing environment. The inclusive culture is evident in the school’s Communication and Interaction Centre, which caters to pupils' specific learning needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong Christian ethos that promotes a love of learning and community
- High expectations and effective support for all pupils
- Well-sequenced curriculum that meets pupils' needs
- Effective phonics program contributing to pupils' reading fluency
- Inclusive culture with strong pastoral support
Areas for Improvement
- Targets for a minority of pupils with SEND lack precision
- Inconsistent development of writing skills across the curriculum
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 23% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Woodside Primary School
Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XP |
0.76 miles |
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Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook Road, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9JF |
1.55 miles |
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Lydbrook Primary School
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1.6 miles |
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Steam Mills Primary School
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1.87 miles |
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2.61 miles |
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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
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2.76 miles |
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Walford Nursery & Primary School
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2.79 miles |
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Goodrich CofE Primary School
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3.05 miles |
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Forest View Primary School
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3.31 miles |
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St White's Primary School
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3.58 miles |
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Lea CofE Primary School
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3.6 miles |
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Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School
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3.71 miles |
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3.83 miles |
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St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
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4.05 miles |
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Littledean Church of England Primary School
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4.07 miles |
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Whitchurch CofE Primary School
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4.21 miles |
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Ashfield Park Primary School
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4.22 miles |
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Hope Brook CofE Primary School
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4.38 miles |
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Coalway Junior School
63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL |
4.78 miles |
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Coalway Community Infant School
Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL |
4.78 miles |
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