Is Ruskin Community High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 15th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ruskin Community High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Ruskin Community High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (England: 46.2). 52.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Ruskin Community High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Ruskin Community High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ruskin Community High School

Ruskin Road, Crewe, CW2 7JT

Local ranking15th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

666

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 19 June 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 52.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 67.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 124

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 94.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 715
Boys: 347 (49%)
Girls: 366 (51%)
Capacity: 666 (107% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 32.7%
EAL: 33.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 48.1
Budget per Pupil: £9,117/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.1%
White Other: 20.0%
Black African: 3.6%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 2.1%
Other: 1.5%

60.1%

White British

20.0%

White Other

3.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01270560514

postlethwaited@ruskin.cheshire.sch.uk

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Ruskin Road

Crewe, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111417
UKPRN: 10017415
Establishment No.: 4139

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