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John Rankin Junior School
Primary · Mixed · Ages 7–11 · Sponsored academy
Henshaw Crescent, Newbury RG14 6ES · johnrankinschools.com · 0163542376
On the mapSearch near RG14 6ES
Overview
- Ofsted
- No overall grade
- 2019 framework · inspected Oct 2024
- Key stage 2, 2024/25
- 53%
- reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. West Berkshire 57%, England 62%
- Pupils
- 311
- 86% of 360 places
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Free school meals
- 13.2%
- First language not English
- 12.5%
- School census 2025/26
- Trust
- Maiden Erlegh Trust
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, and 2% the higher standard. Across West Berkshire it was 57%, and across England 62%.
Expected standard reading, writing and maths
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing and maths | |||
| ▼53% | 62% | ||
| ▼2% | 8% | ||
| Average scaled score | |||
| ●104 | 106 | ||
| ▼102 | 105 | ||
| ▼102 | 105 | ||
Some years are for the predecessor school (URN 109825)
Ofsted
Ofsted inspected John Rankin Junior School on 22 October 2024 under its 2019 framework. Inspections from September 2024 give no overall grade.
- Overall
- No overall grade
- Inspected
- 22 Oct 2024
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Inspection of the predecessor school (URN 109825)
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
Previously: Remains Good, ungraded inspection, May 2019
Other inspections
Including inspections of the predecessor school (URN 109825), which Ofsted links to this one.
September 2019 to November 2025
- Oct 2025Monitoring visitEffective action
Before September 2019
May 2019Ungraded inspectionRemains Good
Safeguarding Effective Inspection of the predecessor school (URN 109825)
Jun 2015Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Good Inspection of the predecessor school (URN 109825)
Jul 2012Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Good Inspection of the predecessor school (URN 109825)