John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is a primary community school in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes has 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 474 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 3.9%, 51% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.
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At John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
77% met the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths.
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is 3.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes has 474 pupils on roll.
51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1361/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
380/mo
28% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 22.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.9
Bus Stops
22
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Kennington Station
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.