Classpot

Ryders Green Primary School

Sandwell, B70 9UJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
64 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,705
of 13,686 nationally

About Ryders Green Primary School

Ryders Green Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 57 of 64 first-preference applicants receiving offers for its 60 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school is oversubscribed, with 87 total applications for those places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45. While the Department for Education’s Parent View data is not included in the available information, the strong first-preference demand suggests a solid reputation in the community. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery provision, and is non-religious. It currently has 460 pupils on roll, exceeding its official capacity of 420, and 37.6 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school’s inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClaypit Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 9UJ
HeadteacherLeanne Allden
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils460
Free School Meals (FSM)37.6%
School Capacity460 / 420 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jul 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballTennisRoundersDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Ryders Green Primary School

Ryders Green 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.