How many pupils does Ruishton Church of England School have?

Ruishton Church of England School has 191 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ruishton Church of England School's Ofsted rating?

Ruishton Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).

How does Ruishton Church of England School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Ruishton Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ruishton Church of England School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ruishton Church of England School is part of THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Ruishton Church of England School?

Ruishton Church of England School is located at Newlands Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ.

Ruishton Church of England School

Newlands Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ

Good

Inspected 13 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

191

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ruishton Church of England School

Ruishton Church of England School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 191 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 191 / 210 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.1%

Free school meals

3.7%

EAL

4.2%

SEN support

14.1%

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)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

12.2%

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.

7.7

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

24.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -15.2 vs 2023/24

10.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

£41,038

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,948 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.

£6,079

Spend per pupil

£6,785

Income per pupil

43%

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: Newlands Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ
Phone: 01823442832
Headteacher: Hannah Collier
Website: http://www.ruishtonschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ruishton Church of England School?: Ruishton Church of England School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Ruishton Church of England School have?: Ruishton Church of England School has 191 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ruishton Church of England School's Ofsted rating?: Ruishton Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).
How does Ruishton Church of England School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Ruishton Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ruishton Church of England School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ruishton Church of England School is part of THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Ruishton Church of England School?: Ruishton Church of England School is located at Newlands Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ.

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