Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
900 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Kenyan |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Swahili, French, German, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We incorporate technology in teaching and learning through use of devices and various applications. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes, we are ready; we have also integrated Virtual Learning Days as part of our learning culture to give us the opportunity to test our preparedness continually, raising our digital skills and practicing digital citizenship, as we use technology in our teaching and learning for our students. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a Christian School offering the British National Curriculum. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our admitting families are taken through our school ethos, which extends to our Christian practices. With this understanding, the families have a better understanding of how we practice our beliefs. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Examinations at the end of each Key Stage, SATs for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, Checkpoint, IGCSE, A-Level (GCSE & EDXCEL/PEARSON), BTEC Pearson, ABRSM and LAMDA. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we do, under our Inclusion and Extension Programme |
| Learning support offered |
- School Chaplain
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have an Inclusion and Extension department that creates plans and strategies to support these students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We take our prospective students through the CAT 4 Assessments from Year 2- Year 13
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| Waiting list |
At the moment we have waiting lists for a majority of our Prep School and Senior School Year groups. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions are ongoing for the January 2026 term for select Year groups and the September 2027 academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
3:20 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes - for vegan requests |
| Uniform required |
Yes - for Prep, Senior, and our Sixth Form & BTEC College students.
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Drama, Community Service, Football, Rugby, Basketball, Table Tennis, Music, Swimming, Art and craft, Scouts, Rollerblading, Junior band & Choir, Cookery, Chess, Needlework, Debating, Athletics, Brownies, Music and Dance, Robotics and many more |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Physical Education & Games |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Subject Specific Science Labs, Computer Labs, Music Centres, Food & Nutrition Lab, Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Astro Turf, Basketball court and a Swimming pool |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rusinga School is a Christian day school offering the British National Curriculum. It has a strong commitment to academic excellence, a high level of discipline and Christian values. Children are accepted from the age of two and are able to progress through our Kindergarten, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form & BTEC College. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Emphasis is laid up on the following key skills:
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