Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chapel Street Ryhill Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2AD |
| Phone | 01226722530 |
| Reference Number | 130972 |
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School continues to demonstrate solid performance, maintaining its good status since its last graded inspection in June 2018. The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, achieves well and feels valued within a caring and respectful community. Its inclusive approach is reflected in a curriculum that is well-structured and prepares students for future learning, with strong emphasis on personal development, reading culture, and a variety of enrichment opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 227 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.14%
Girls: 52.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 19 | 26 |
| 2 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 3 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 6 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Strong reading culture with well-stocked libraries and engaging reading initiatives
- Effective phonics teaching leading to early success in reading
- Excellent pupil behavior during lessons and at play times
- Strong personal development curriculum focused on health, citizenship, and community involvement
- Positive feedback from parents regarding the school's environment and support
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to retain important knowledge over time, affecting their ability to build on prior learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 1 | ||
| Writing | 2.2 | ||
| Maths | 2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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