Ryders Hayes School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gilpin Crescent Pelsall Walsall West Midlands WS3 4HX |
| Phone | 01922683008 |
| Reference Number | 136619 |
Ryders Hayes School demonstrates a strong performance overall with a 'Good' rating in key areas. The school is particularly noted for its outstanding personal development and early years provision, which lays a solid foundation for pupils’ learning and social skills. There is a commendable commitment to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are fully engaged and achieve well. Pupils report feeling happy and safe, contributing positively to the school environment and embodying the school's ethos of personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 457 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.23%
Girls: 50.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 2 | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| 3 | 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 5 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 19 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Ryders Hayes Community School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Outstanding provision in early years education.
- Effective curriculum that promotes deep learning and understanding.
- High levels of pupil engagement and positive behavior.
- Excellent careers program that prepares pupils for the future.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teacher follow-up on behavior management in some classes.
- Lack of pride and frequent basic errors in some pupils' written work.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 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 | -2.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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