Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Wakefield, WF4 2AD · Wakefield · primary school
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33rd of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 3,348 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. 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 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery 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%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Children’s University, attend Forest Schools in Year 2, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest Schools trips for Year 2? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 37 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Overview
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school, underpinned by its motto ‘together we can achieve’. The inspection confirms that the school provides a broad, aspirational curriculum and fosters a community where pupils feel respected, safe, and ambitious for their own learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully constructed’ and ‘coherently sequenced’, helping pupils build knowledge step by step from the early years.
- Pupils display ‘positive attitudes to learning’ and excellent behaviour, with bullying being ‘very rare’.
- There is a ‘strong reading culture’, supported by precise phonics teaching and engaging initiatives like class reading suitcases.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning about equality, diversity, and enterprise through a robust PSHE curriculum.
- Staff treat pupils with ‘respect and kindness’, creating an environment where children feel ‘showered with kindness’.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not remember important knowledge over time consistently well, limiting their ability to build on prior learning. The school must ensure new strategies to improve recall are ‘embedded and effective for all pupils’.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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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