SchoolScoresJohn Rankin Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6ES
0163542376 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Serious weaknesses.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
119 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newbury comparisons use the 15 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 55 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 104 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 7% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 51% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newbury figures pool parents at the Newbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
91 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 109825), before it changed to its current form.
53% — 4 points below the West Berkshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Berkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 13.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.29% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher | Not published | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | Not published | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 35.0% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- John Rankin Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Falkland Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicolas CE Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highwood Copse Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Willows Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Speenhamland School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Winchcombe School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is John Rankin Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did John Rankin Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend John Rankin Junior School?
53% of the 119 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend John Rankin Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152177.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.