Ryhope Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shaftesbury Avenue Ryhope Ryhope Junior School Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 0RT |
| Phone | 01919172969 |
| Reference Number | 108787 |
Ryhope Junior School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from 'requires improvement' to a current rating of 'good' in overall effectiveness. The strong leadership, which is rated as outstanding, has created a positive and respectful atmosphere for both pupils and staff, fostering a learning environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, particularly in fostering reading, but there are still areas that require development, such as the foundation subjects where clarity in knowledge and vocabulary is needed to enhance learning outcomes further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 167 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.9%
Girls: 49.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| 4 | 18 | 21 | 39 |
| 5 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership fosters continuous improvement.
- Positive and respectful school environment.
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
- Strong focus on reading and comprehension skills.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in the curriculum for some subjects like history and geography.
- Some pupils struggle with oracy and explaining their thinking.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.7 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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