SchoolScoresRyton Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AF
0191 413 3573 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ryton comparisons use the 4 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ryton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ryton. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ryton. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ryton. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ryton. Higher than 8% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ryton. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ryton figures pool parents at the Ryton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
80% — 16 points above the Gateshead average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gateshead. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ryton. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Ryton Community Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Emmaville Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crookhill Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenside Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wylam First School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newburn Manor Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Throckley Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ryton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ryton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ryton Junior School?
72% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ryton Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108355.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.