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Ryton Junior School
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- Gateshead NE40 3AF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is given a very high priority.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics and achieve well across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central; pupils enjoy diverse stories and poems.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious, supports knowledge building over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further opportunities needed for pupils to use their skills of reading, writing, and mathematics across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further embed writing skills for higher standard production.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading was significantly above the national average; writing and mathematics were slightly above.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers know which pupils are on track and provide extra help to those who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong outcomes noted, especially in national tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils needing support are identified quickly and effectively aided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful, well-mannered, enthusiastic learners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and teaching assistants work well together, enabling pupils with special educational needs to make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well supported, needs accurately identified, fully included.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is now rare and pupils are confident that staff will address any problems that arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves and others safe at school, in the wider community, and online.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on mental health, healthy relationships, and community safety.
Parent Feedback: Most parents agree that their child feels safe, that pupils鈥� behaviour is well managed, and that pupils behave well.
Parental Involvement: Teachers regularly set homework which supports communication between teachers and parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate enthusiastically in a wide range of clubs and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: There are a wide range of physical activities and games for pupils to enjoy during breaks and lunchtimes.
Teacher Engagement: The teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics is now consistently good.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has led to good progress and high standards by the end of Year 6.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� expectations of what pupils are capable of achieving have increased.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders need to develop further their skills in monitoring the quality and impact of teaching.
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About Us
Ryton Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 128 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 103 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.28% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 21 | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 8 | 9.06% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 10 | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 9.47% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.84% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ryton Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1