Beeston Rylands Junior School

About Beeston Rylands Junior School

Beeston Rylands Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, located in the Broxtowe area of Nottinghamshire. Within the local authority, it ranks 14th out of 25 primary schools, placing it in the top half of its immediate peers. The top-performing schools in the same local area include John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School, which sit ahead in the rankings. The school is not the nearest outstanding-rated option in Broxtowe — that distinction belongs to Beeston Fields Flying High Academy, about 2.1 kilometres away. However, Beeston Rylands itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its most recent graded inspection in 2014. An ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed that the school remains Good. The headteacher is Catherine Turner, and the school has a capacity of 200 pupils, with 182 currently on roll.

Academically, the school’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show that 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined. This is slightly above the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%. In reading, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard, with 39% achieving a higher standard. Maths saw 78% at the expected level and 37% at the higher level, while writing had 71% at the expected level and 14% at the higher level. The average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 107 in maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the 43rd percentile among all primaries, and within the East Midlands it sits in the 39th percentile. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.4%, which is above the national average and suggests a relatively diverse intake in terms of socio-economic background.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, playing fields, sports hall, ICT suite, and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, netball, dance, and gymnastics, while extracurricular clubs cover drama, gardening, choir, chess, and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists seven specific SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With a capacity of 200 and 182 pupils currently enrolled, the school is not oversubscribed, which may appeal to families seeking a less pressured admissions process. Beeston Rylands Junior School is a solid, well-regarded local option for parents in Broxtowe who want a Good-rated primary with decent academic outcomes and a broad range of activities, particularly for children entering at Year 3.

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