Ryton Junior School
Ryton, NE40 3AF · Gateshead · primary school
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19th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 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 — 7.8/10 against 2,131 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ryton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Ryton Junior School
Overview
Ryton Junior School is described as a close-knit community where pupils are ‘positive, respectful and safe’. The report highlights that staff know pupils extremely well, fostering warm relationships and effective support for families. Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, within a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with pupils enjoying a wide range of high-quality stories and developing fluency and confidence.
- Teachers possess ‘secure subject knowledge’ and use effective questioning to identify and address gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘supported well’ and fully included in school life through collaboration with professionals.
- The school offers ‘exciting experiences’ such as adventurous residential trips and outdoor learning, helping pupils to ‘face their fears’.
- Leaders are ‘ambitious and committed’, creating an environment where all pupils can thrive while supporting staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of writing is ‘not fully embedded’, with not enough pupils producing writing of a higher standard; this requires further development.
- Pupils have a ‘limited understanding of the wider world’ due to variation in teaching about different faiths, fundamental British values, and protected characteristics.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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