Ryarsh Primary School
West Malling, ME19 5LS · Kent · primary school
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84th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.9/10 against 3,809 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ryarsh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Ryarsh Primary School
Overview
Ryarsh Primary School is described as a ‘thriving school’ where pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘highly respectful’ relationships. The report highlights that the school’s core values are ‘modelled magnificently’ by students, who are ‘highly motivated to learn’ and achieve well across the curriculum. Overall effectiveness is judged as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘learn to read and write brilliantly’, becoming ‘fluent, motivated and confident readers’ through effective phonics teaching and targeted support.
- ‘Personal development is excellent’, with pupils showing ‘impressive understanding of equality and diversity’ and benefiting from a ‘rich range of opportunities’ in sport, music, and creativity.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘thriving and achieving well’, accessing the full curriculum with ‘meaningful adaptations and bespoke support’.
- ‘Behaviour is brilliant in every class’, with learning ‘never disrupted’ and pupils showing ‘respect and kindness’ to one another.
- Leaders are ‘highly reflective, ambitious and dedicated’, fostering a culture where staff feel ‘well supported, happy, passionate and proud’.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, ‘important knowledge is not precisely identified and emphasised’, meaning pupils ‘sometimes do not recall key content over time’.
- The school must ensure content is ‘precisely defined and emphasised so that pupils learn and remember essential knowledge across the whole curriculum’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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