Ruckleigh School
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How to get into Ruckleigh School

Independent SchoolSolihull, West MidlandsISI: Excellent

Gender

Mixed

Founded

1909

Age Range

3–11 years

Day Fees (per year)

£13,661 – £14,457

About Ruckleigh School

Ruckleigh School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, located in the town centre of Solihull. Founded in 1909, the school has been part of the local community for well over a century and has been in the care of the Carr-Smith family since 1948, who remain responsible for its governance. The school has access to its own playing fields and all-weather tennis courts. The school aims to provide a caring and safe learning environment where children can reach their full potential and leave well prepared for the next stage of their education. Of equal importance is the school's commitment to nurturing happy, well-rounded pupils who are able to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. Pupils come from a range of professional backgrounds and reflect the cultural diversity of the local area. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, those for whom English is an additional language, and those identified as particularly able or talented across areas such as art, drama, music and sport.

Fees

Day Fees (per year)

£13,661 – £14,457

Leadership

Headmaster

Mr Dominic Smith

Proprietor

Mrs Charlotte Laurens

Ages & Pupils

311

Age range (years)

164

Total pupils

Contact

Admissions

Main Entry Points

NurseryKindergarten

Mobile Phone Policy

The school does not allow pupils to use mobile telephones. Teachers are only allowed to use phones in designated areas.

ISI Inspection

Excellent

Academic achievement

Last inspected 21 November 2023

Routine Inspection

Personal Development

Excellent

Compliance

Met
Ratings above are from the Educational Quality Inspection on 8 May 2019. A lighter follow-up inspection has taken place since.

School Profile

School Size
164 pupilsSmall
DfE Number
334/6007

Student Demographics

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EHCP

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SEN Support

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