The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Daniel Childs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Rosewood School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
Primary · 1.1km away
West Malling Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · 2.2km away
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
Primary · 2.2km away
Offham Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
More Park Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Lift St James the Great
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ryarsh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ryarsh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ryarsh Primary School?
Ryarsh Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ryarsh Primary School take?
Ryarsh Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ryarsh Primary School?
Ryarsh Primary School is in West Malling, ME19 5LS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ryarsh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ryarsh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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