Ryefield Primary School
Uxbridge, UB10 9DE · Hillingdon · primary school
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38th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 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 — 4.1/10 against 3,450 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ryefield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Brick Buddies, Table Tennis, Change4Life, Football Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Debating Club, and Gym Run Colours. Sports include Basketball, Yoga, Dance, Handball, Football, Athletics, Kayaking, and Rugby Tots. Arts and music options are Choir and Rocksteady Music School. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Change4Life club?
What Ofsted said about Ryefield Primary School
Overview
Ryefield Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders have high ambitions for pupils that are reflected in the quality of work produced. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate polite behaviour underpinned by the ‘Ryefield School Creed’. The curriculum is clearly mapped, with a strong focus on vocabulary development and reading, though some improvements are needed in early reading outcomes and teaching techniques.
Strengths
- Leaders have ensured the curriculum clearly maps out knowledge, skills, and vocabulary from early years to Year 6, supporting purposeful learning opportunities.
- Pupils are polite, respectful, and show resilience; low-level disruption is rare, and bullying is infrequent and dealt with quickly.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with precision, allowing them to study the same topics as peers with tailored support.
- The safeguarding team is knowledgeable, and staff receive regular training, ensuring pupils know how to stay safe both in school and online.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders mindful of workload, and governors effectively support and challenge school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should fully embed plans to prioritise the teaching, assessment, and review of early reading, as some pupils did not achieve the expected standard in reading by Year 6.
- Leaders should ensure all teachers model effective approaches for solving multi-step problems or performing challenging tasks, as some pupils are left confused when steps are not clearly demonstrated.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is everyone’s business and staff knowing what to do if they have concerns about a pupil’s welfare.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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