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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

John Ruskin Street, London, SE5 0PQ
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
London, SE5 0PQ
474 Pupils
550 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
54.40% FSM %
256 Boys
218 Girls
About John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Southwark, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 474 pupils on roll. School capacity: 550. Current headteacher: Hamilton Nwokolo.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southwark or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Southwark
Region London
Administrative District Southwark
Parliamentary Constituency Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Ward Camberwell Green
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072915
URN 100798
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Bulwer Chair of Governors 25/03/2013 24/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Festus Egbeyemi Governor 18/12/2018 17/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Raja Elmourabit Governor 17/05/2023 17/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Elliott Ghent Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Taylor Kirwan Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Elected by parents
Georgina Lester Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachael Morgan Governor 22/09/2011 09/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Rowe Governor 01/10/2007 09/11/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Phoebe Rudgard Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by LA
Ms Vera Tawiah Governor 17/05/2023 17/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emily Wilson Governor 08/11/2010 07/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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0.39 km • London
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0.44 km • London
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
0.44 km • London
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
0.44 km • London
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Ark All Saints Academy
0.57 km • London
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Highshore School
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Frequently Asked Questions
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Southwark.
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes has 474 pupils, with a capacity of 550.
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Co-Headteachers at John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is Mr Hamilton Nwokolo.
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is at John Ruskin Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0PQ, in the Southwark local authority, London.
Sixth form at John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes: Does not have a sixth form.
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes is currently open.
Contact
Co-Headteachers
Mr Hamilton Nwokolo
John Ruskin Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0PQ
02077035800
www.johnruskin.southwark.sch.uk
Location
SE5 0PQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100798
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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