SchoolScoresRucstall Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Holbein Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke, RG21 3EX
01256 466524 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Basingstoke comparisons use the 19 of its 42 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 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 | Basingstoke | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Basingstoke figures pool parents at the Basingstoke 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
29 pupils in this year group.
90% — 27 points above the Hampshire average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 90% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 15th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 42 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 42 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.0% | 14.5%* | 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
- Fairfields Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- South View Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- South View Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed with concerns 2024
- Kings Furlong Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Basing Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Oakridge Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakridge Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong
- St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rucstall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rucstall Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2024.
How did Rucstall Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rucstall Primary School?
96% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Rucstall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rucstall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Rucstall Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116040.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.