Ruishton Church of England School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Newlands Road Ruishton Taunton Somerset TA3 5JZ |
| Phone | 01823442832 |
| Reference Number | 146717 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 195 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.31%
Girls: 47.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 2 | 19 | 7 | 26 |
| 3 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 4 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-01-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-05-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-05-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -4.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School
Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5QQ |
0.82 miles |
|
Blackbrook Primary School
Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA |
1.3 miles |
|
Minerva Primary School
Outer Circle, Somerset, Taunton, TA1 2BU |
1.39 miles |
|
West Monkton Church of England School
Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8FT |
1.4 miles |
|
Holway Park Community Primary School
Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA |
1.57 miles |
|
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS |
1.9 miles |
|
St James Church School
Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU |
2.07 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF |
2.11 miles |
|
Lyngford Park Primary School
Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX |
2.23 miles |
|
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Thurlbear, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5BW |
2.26 miles |
|
St George's Catholic School
The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR |
2.32 miles |
|
Priorswood Primary School
Wedlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD |
2.46 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church School
Grove Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HA |
2.62 miles |
|
North Town Academy
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF |
2.71 miles |
|
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Rowford, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8JY |
2.73 miles |
|
Wellsprings Primary School
Crowcombe Road, Wellsprings Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7NF |
2.81 miles |
|
Parkfield Primary School
Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT |
3 miles |
|
Taunton Preparatory School
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AE |
3.09 miles |
|
North Curry CofE Primary School
Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ |
3.14 miles |
|
King's College Prep
Pyrland, Taunton, TA2 8AA |
3.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cambian Somerset School
Creech Court, Mill Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX |
0.47 miles |
|
Monkton Wood Academy
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD |
1.49 miles |
|
Somerset Progressive School
Bath House Farm, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RH |
2.03 miles |
|
Richard Huish College
South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ |
2.1 miles |
|
Bishop Fox's School
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQ |
2.18 miles |
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Silver Bridge School
54 Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset, Somerset, TA1 3DL |
2.2 miles |
|
The Sky Academy
Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7HW |
2.21 miles |
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King's College Taunton
South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA |
2.21 miles |
|
Selworthy Special School
Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD |
2.37 miles |
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Park House School
277 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AX |
2.76 miles |
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Pyrland School
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QP |
2.86 miles |
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Taunton School
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD |
3.09 miles |
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The Castle School
Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU |
3.13 miles |
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Queen's College
Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS |
3.23 miles |