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Ryarsh Primary School

Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 5LSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,424
of 13,686 nationally

About Ryarsh Primary School

Ryarsh Primary School sits within the Kent local authority, a large county with 459 primary schools. Among these, the school ranks 137th overall, placing it comfortably in the top third. When looking specifically at schools within the Tonbridge and Malling borough, it comes 15th out of 41, which puts it in the top 40% locally. The top-performing peers in the wider Kent area include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. For families considering their options, the nearest outstanding-rated school is Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase, just 1.1 kilometres away. Ryarsh itself was rated Outstanding in its 2012 inspection, but its most recent graded inspection in March 2024 saw the overall effectiveness downgraded to Good. That said, the school continues to receive top marks in two key areas: personal development and behaviour and attitudes both remain Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBirling Road, West Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 5LS
HeadteacherDaniel Childs
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketFootballSwimmingTennisNetballCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubCodingEco ClubArt ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: ryarsh.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryarsh Primary School

Ryarsh Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.