Ryhope Junior School
Sunderland, SR2 0RT · Sunderland · primary school
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22nd of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 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 — 7.6/10 against 904 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.18 |
| 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.
Ryhope Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 158 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Ryhope Junior School
Overview
Ryhope Junior School is described as a place where pupils are "superb ambassadors" who feel safe, happy, and valued. The report highlights "excellent" behaviour, strong attendance improvements, and a "coherent" personal development programme that prepares pupils well for life beyond school. While most pupils achieve well from their starting points, the report notes that the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils is not closing swiftly enough.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" behaviour, with "highly positive relationships" and a culture where bullying is "extremely rare".
- Attendance has improved significantly, with persistent absence decreasing, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff provide "tailored support" that allows SEND pupils to "achieve highly from their different starting points".
- The personal development curriculum is "coherent and relevant", fostering pupils' understanding of British values, empathy, and health.
- Leaders and governors work collaboratively with "clear and unswerving ambition" for all pupils, ensuring rigorous monitoring of progress.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure assessment for disadvantaged pupils is "sufficiently accurate" to identify misconceptions swiftly, preventing repeated errors.
- The school needs to narrow the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers, as it is "not closing swiftly enough".
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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