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Ryton Junior School

Gateshead, NE40 3AFPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,663
of 13,686 nationally

About Ryton Junior School

Ryton Junior School is a state primary in Gateshead, serving 124 pupils aged 7 to 11 under headteacher Deborah Ashcroft. It sits in the middle of the local league table for primary schools, ranking 34th out of 66 in the local authority, with a KS2 expected standard score of 63. That puts it just behind the top-performing peers in the area, such as St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School in Blaydon (score 90), Clover Hill Community Primary School (88), and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School in Dunston (86). The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Greenside Primary School, 2.3 km away. Ryton itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in October 2024, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2015. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with a capacity of 236, meaning it currently has significant spare places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMain Road, Ryton, Gateshead, NE40 3AF
HeadteacherDeborah Ashcroft
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils124
Free School Meals (FSM)34.7%
School Capacity124 / 236 (53% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersNetballTennisAthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: rytonfederation.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryton Junior School

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