Rykneld Primary School
Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3EX · Staffordshire · primary school
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48th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 8.4/10 against 3,809 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 41% | 3.63 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rykneld Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and participate in netball, dodgeball, multiskills, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, football, and cheerleading. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 618 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 after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rykneld Primary School
Overview
Rykneld Primary School is described as a "welcoming, warm and happy place to be" where pupils "buzz with excitement" while learning. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
Strengths
- The school offers an "ambitious curriculum" that is well-structured, allowing pupils’ knowledge to "build logically over time."
- Reading is a clear priority, with dedicated sessions helping pupils improve phonics skills and vocabulary.
- Leaders provide "excellent support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring high aspirations for all.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, including a dedicated well-being space called ‘The Haven’ for anxious pupils.
- Staff feel supported, with leaders actively working to reduce workload and improve feedback efficiency.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must sharpen the use of assessment in art, music, and computing to ensure it is used consistently and effectively supports teaching.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders are quick to support at-risk pupils and have strengthened vetting procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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
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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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