Ryvers School
Slough, SL3 7TS · Slough · primary school
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19th of 27 primary schools in Slough we can score, 28 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 — 5.1/10 against 4,103 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ryvers School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and netball teams, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 668 pupils against a stated capacity of 559. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Ryvers School
Overview
Ryvers School is described as a place where “pupils love attending” and feel “happy, safe and well cared for.” The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff creating an “inclusive environment” where individuality is celebrated. Inspectors found that pupils behave well, have a “thirst for learning,” and are supported effectively in their personal development and mental health.
Strengths
- Staff welcome pupils with “warmth and kindness,” fostering a proud sense of belonging to the ‘Ryvers family’.
- The curriculum is “broad and engaging,” with strong pupil recall in most subjects, such as confidently explaining scientific concepts like hail formation.
- Teachers deliver lessons effectively using “modelling and questioning,” while providing “bespoke support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school prioritises reading and language development, ensuring pupils “hit the ground running” even when joining midway through the year.
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, understanding expectations and embracing values such as “courage and respect.”
Areas to improve
- In a couple of foundation subjects, checks on pupils’ learning are not as developed, hindering secure recall of knowledge and skills.
- Oversight of the impact of certain initiatives is not fully precise, meaning the school lacks a clear understanding of which actions most effectively improve pupil outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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