Open Other Primary Mixed

Ruskin Junior School

Wordsworth Drive, Swindon, SN2 7NG
Part of: THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
327 Pupils
340 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
35.50% FSM %
167 Boys
160 Girls
About Ruskin Junior School

Located in Swindon (SN2 7NG), Ruskin Junior School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Swindon.

It has 327 pupils on roll. School capacity: 340. Current headteacher: Andrew Beadnell.

Data for Ruskin Junior School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Swindon
Region South West
Administrative District Swindon
Parliamentary Constituency Swindon North
Ward Penhill and Upper Stratton
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10055164
URN 142539
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Cook Chair of Local Governing Body 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hayley Ward Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 25/02/2019 — N/A
Mr Andrew Beadnell Local Governor 17/11/2024 16/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Tracey Burrell Local Governor 31/03/2022 30/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Hannah Cottrell Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Large Local Governor 27/02/2025 26/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Matthews Local Governor 27/02/2025 26/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jan Milsom Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Thompson Local Governor 26/03/2024 25/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Bryan Watson Local Governor 09/10/2021 20/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Wood Local Governor 07/06/2021 06/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Wood Local Governor 07/06/2025 06/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Ruskin Junior School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Swindon, Swindon.
Ruskin Junior School has 327 pupils, with a capacity of 340.
Ruskin Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ruskin Junior School is Mr Andrew Beadnell.
Ruskin Junior School is at Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7NG, in the Swindon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Ruskin Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ruskin Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Beadnell
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7NG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 142539
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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