Ruishton Church of England School, Taunton

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a founding member of The Oak Partnership Trust, formed in January 2019, and are proud to be a Church of England School. Our Christian Ethos and Values are key to the success of every child, underpinning our efforts to provide the best possible education and experiences for the children of Ruishton Primary."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, basketball, yoga, dance, choir, chess, sewing, debating and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Ruishton Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Ruishton Church of England School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ruishton Church of England School are Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 49% maths); Blackbrook Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 82% maths); Minerva Primary School (1.4 miles, 72% reading, 67% maths); and West Monkton Church of England School (1.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths).

Ruishton Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Ruishton Church of England School is one of 6 schools run by The Oak Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 5 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Ruishton Church of England School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 27 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coronation Close (n-bound), 250 metres away.

In 2024/25, Ruishton Church of England School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.