Ruskin Junior School
School Name: Ruskin Junior School Address: Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton Town/City: Swindon County: Wiltshire Postcode: SN2 7NG Telephone Number: 01793 332107 Website: http://www.ruskinjuniorschool.com/
Phase: Primary (ages 7-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: The Blue Kite Academy Trust Sponsor: The Blue Kite Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Beadnell
Capacity: 340
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 333 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.8%
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
URN: 142539
DfE Number: 866/2015
UKPRN: 10055164
UPRN: 200002921268
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon North (E14001536)
Electoral Ward: Penhill and Upper Stratton (E05010757)
Easting & Northing: 416875E, 187747N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 20.27" N 1° 45' 27.68" W
Plus Code: 9C3WH6QR+HW
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Andrew Beadnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2028.
- Miss Tracey Burrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
- Mr Matthew Cook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
- Mrs Hannah Cottrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
- Mrs Claire Large - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2029.
- Mr Chris Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2029.
- Mrs Jan Milsom - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
- Mrs Elizabeth Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
- Mrs Hayley Ward - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 25 February 2019.
- Mr James Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2026.