How many pupils does Rucstall Primary School have?

Rucstall Primary School has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rucstall Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rucstall Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Rucstall Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

90% of pupils at Rucstall Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Rucstall Primary School?

Rucstall Primary School is located at Holbein Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX.

Rucstall Primary School

Holbein Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX

Outstanding

Inspected 4 June 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

90%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

201

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Rucstall Primary School

Rucstall Primary School is a community school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 201 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 201 / 210 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.2%

Free school meals

35.3%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

15.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

90%

Expected standard (RWM)

24%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

110

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

11.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

5.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£46,134

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 30% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,216 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,461

Spend per pupil

£6,396

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Holbein Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX
Phone: 01256466524
Headteacher: Rachel Hughlock
Website: www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rucstall Primary School?: Rucstall Primary School is a community school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Rucstall Primary School have?: Rucstall Primary School has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Rucstall Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Rucstall Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).
How does Rucstall Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 90% of pupils at Rucstall Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Rucstall Primary School?: Rucstall Primary School is located at Holbein Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX.

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