Ryders Green Primary School
110%
Capacity
460
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Ryders Green Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 460 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ryders Green Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leanne Allden, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3705th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 83 in Sandwell.
Ryders Green Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ryders Green Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Ryders Green Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 9UJ |
| Headteacher | Leanne Allden |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 460 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.6% |
| School Capacity | 460 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3705th of 13,686
Nationally
354th of 1,378
In West Midlands
16th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
87
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Claypit Lane, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B70 9UJ
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