The Ryde School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Pleasant Rise
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 5DR
Phone 01707267333
Reference Number 117313

The Ryde School continues to be recognized as a good school, providing a welcoming and supportive environment where pupils thrive. The school focuses on delivering a robust curriculum that caters to the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff and pupils form warm relationships, contributing to a calm and orderly atmosphere where students feel safe and valued. Noteworthy is the school’s commitment to enriching experiences, such as outdoor learning and involvement in extra-curricular activities, fostering a sense of community and belonging among pupils.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 205
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.2%
Girls: 47.8%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 18%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 29.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 29.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 29.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 14 14 28
2 16 14 30
3 14 14 28
4 17 12 29
5 18 12 30
6 15 15 30

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 43.9%
White, Other 15.1%
African 10.2%
Indian 9.3%
Asian, Other 5.4%
White & Black (Caribbean) 4.9%
White & Black (African) 2.9%
Mixed, Other 1.5%
Pakistani 1.5%
Caribbean 1%
Chinese 0.5%
White & Asian 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 30 Jan 2024
Date Report
30 Jan 2024 School inspection
13 Mar 2018 Short inspection
14 Jan 2014 Full inspection:
24 Sep 2013 Monitoring visit
12 Jun 2013 Full inspection:
24 Mar 2009 Full inspection:
06 Feb 2006 Full inspection:
13 Nov 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong sense of belonging and community among pupils.
  • Effective delivery of a well-structured curriculum.
  • Proactive support for SEND students ensuring inclusivity.
  • High emphasis on reading and phonics from early years.
  • Positive relationships between staff and students.
  • Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and respect for others.
  • Diverse enrichment opportunities that enhance learning.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects in the curriculum are newly implemented and need time to embed.
  • There are gaps in pupils' learning in areas where the curriculum is less developed.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 7%

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 108
Maths 106

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 2.6
Writing 0.5
Maths 2.1

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 25 7
Third Preference 21 1
From another Local Authority 0 0

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