Ruishton Church of England School, Taunton

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Ruishton Church of England School

Newlands Road, Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5JZ

A Good-rated primary school in Taunton where 62% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England

Pupils

191

Ages

2-11

FSM

17.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

83.0%

Writing

66.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

62.0%

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About Ruishton Church of England School

Ruishton Church of England School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Newlands Road, Taunton, TA3 5JZ | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ruishton Church of England School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — Good
Nov 2013 — Good (predecessor: Ruishton Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ruishton Church of England School

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

Ruishton Church of England School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Ruishton Church of England School's latest exam results?

Ruishton Church of England School: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ruishton Church of England School located?

Ruishton Church of England School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA3 5JZ).

How many pupils attend Ruishton Church of England School?

Ruishton Church of England School has around 191 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ruishton Church of England School with other schools?

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