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Ryton Junior School
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.1 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
124
Capacity
236
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
53%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the top 13% of schools nationally for KS2 performance. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 72% recommending the school, though only a small percentage (3%) of pupils achieve the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 7-11.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
84%
Progress is communicated
76%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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54.97270, -1.77803 · NE40 3AF
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108355
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ryton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Ryton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Ryton Junior School a good school?
Ryton Junior School scores 67.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ryton Junior School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ryton Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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