Ryefield Primary School
About Ryefield Primary School
Ryefield Primary School in Hillingdon is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 416 pupils against a capacity of 630, meaning it operates well below its physical limit. Yet the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 106 applications for just 45 places, with 38 first-preference offers made and an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation, even though the school isn't full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 19.1%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 23% but still a meaningful minority, giving the school a reasonably mixed intake. The headteacher is Colin Tucker, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, which can be a practical draw for families looking to secure a place early.
Key Details
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 EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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