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Ryders Hayes School

Walsall, WS3 4HXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#10,227
of 13,686 nationally

About Ryders Hayes School

Ryders Hayes School is a popular choice among local families, with 57 of 58 first-preference applicants securing a place for the 2025/26 academic year. The school received 81 applications for 59 total places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.37, meaning parents are actively seeking places here. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand suggests a solid reputation in the Walsall area. The school is a mixed, state primary for ages 2 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Jaz Paul. It has no religious character, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision and personal development. These strong inspection outcomes, combined with the oversubscription, signal that parents generally feel confident in the school's ability to support their children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGilpin Crescent, Walsall, Walsall, WS3 4HX
HeadteacherJaz Paul
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils457
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity457 / 504 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessEco ClubCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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