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The Ryde School
Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.0 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 56% of schools. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.9%
White Other15.1%
Black African10.2%
Asian Indian9.3%
Asian Other5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.77264, -0.21204 · AL9 5DR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117313
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ryde.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ryde School rated by Ofsted?
The Ryde School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2014.
Is The Ryde School a good school?
The Ryde School scores 56.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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