The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 34.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Ashcroft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharles Thorp Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
Thorp Academy
Secondary · Very close
Emmaville Primary School
Primary · 779m away
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Primary · 1.1km away
Crookhill Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Greenside Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Wylam First School
Primary · 2.5km away
Newburn Manor Nursery School
Nursery · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ryton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ryton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ryton Junior School?
Ryton Junior School currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ryton Junior School take?
Ryton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ryton Junior School?
Ryton Junior School is in Ryton, NE40 3AF, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ryton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ryton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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