Rucstall Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rucstall Primary School
Address: Holbein Close, Black Dam
Town/City: Basingstoke
County: Hampshire
Postcode: RG21 3EX
Telephone Number: 01256 466524
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Rachel Hughlock
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 204 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.2%

Location and administration

URN: 116040
DfE Number: 850/2320
UKPRN: 10076972
UPRN: 100062459115
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: Basingstoke (E14001078)
Electoral Ward: Eastrop & Grove (E05013083)

Easting & Northing: 464781E, 151418N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 15' 32" N 1° 4' 22.41" W
Plus Code: 9C3W7W5G+HR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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