The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Emma Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chapel Street, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2AD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School take?
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is in Wakefield, WF4 2AD, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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