The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sue Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCountess Anne Church of England School
Primary · 947m away
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Onslow St Audrey's School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Green Lanes Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Creswick Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Southfield School
Special school · 1.9km away
Hatfield Community Free School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Ryde School's Ofsted rating?
The Ryde School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ryde School?
The Ryde School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ryde School take?
The Ryde School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Ryde School?
The Ryde School is in Hatfield, AL9 5DR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ryde School have a sixth form?
No, The Ryde School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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