Ruskin Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ruskin Junior School
Address: Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN2 7NG
Telephone Number: 01793 332107
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • 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.