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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Outstandinggraded 18/10/2023Ages 3–11474 pupils
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, within the Southwark local authority. The school has around 474 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2023, John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in London can view John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 18/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)73%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)15%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake57.1%
Free school meals57.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language31.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence9.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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