Ryton Community Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road Ryton Tyne and Wear NE40 3AF |
| Reference Number | 108352 |
Ryton Community Infant School continues to demonstrate good overall performance, maintaining its status since the last inspection in 2017. The school cultivates a nurturing environment where both staff and pupils exhibit positive relationships, making learners feel safe and confident. The curriculum is designed to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their academic progress through targeted interventions and engaging educational experiences. However, the school faces challenges in improving attendance, as a minority of pupils miss significant instructional time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.18%
Girls: 52.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 2 | 18 | 20 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 01 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in a variety of school trips and activities.
- Leaders focus on ensuring all pupils catch up and achieve well.
- Strong, caring relationships exist between staff and pupils.
- Teachers effectively assess and support pupils in mathematics and English.
- Pupils receive excellent support for their emotional and mental health.
- The school promotes community involvement and values diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- A few pupils have poor attendance, impacting their learning.
- Some pupils exhibit gaps in their long-term memory due to infrequent revisiting of key concepts.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ryton Junior School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF |
0.11 miles |
|
Emmaville Primary School
Main Street, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4ND |
0.53 miles |
|
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Rosedale Road, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4UN |
0.68 miles |
|
Crookhill Community Primary School
Hexham Old Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3ES |
1.15 miles |
|
Greenside Primary School
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AX |
1.4 miles |
|
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Stella Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4NE |
1.67 miles |
|
Wylam First School
Bell Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EH |
1.67 miles |
|
Newburn Manor Nursery School
Townfield Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8PY |
1.7 miles |
|
Newburn Manor Primary School
Millfield Lane, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8PD |
1.73 miles |
|
Throckley Primary School
Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9DY |
1.85 miles |
|
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Trajan Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0BJ |
1.89 miles |
|
Walbottle Village Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
2.08 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
2.15 miles |
|
West Lane Primary School
West Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6PH |
2.25 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BG |
2.33 miles |
|
Blaydon West Primary School
Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4PY |
2.47 miles |
|
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8RR |
2.62 miles |
|
Adderlane Academy
Adderlane Academy, Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HX |
2.67 miles |
|
Knop Law Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DS |
2.69 miles |
|
Parkhead Community Primary School
Park Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6LT |
2.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thorp Academy
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AH |
0.04 miles |
|
Walbottle Academy
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP |
2.18 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ |
2.24 miles |
|
Talbot House Children's Charity
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW |
2.27 miles |
|
Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ |
3.18 miles |
|
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF |
3.39 miles |
|
Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
3.42 miles |
|
Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
3.62 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX |
4 miles |
|
Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ |
4.03 miles |
|
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR |
4.2 miles |
|
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
4.59 miles |
|
Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
4.61 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH |
4.69 miles |
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Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
4.93 miles |