Ryders Hayes School

A good academy converter school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ryders Hayes School.

Walsall, WS34HX Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gilpin Crescent
Pelsall
Walsall, WS34HX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136619
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Gilpin Crescent, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4HX
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
504 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
450
Free School Meals
21.3% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.7% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.0 (4.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
450 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Do the right thing to be the best you can be"

Inclusivity

Head Teacher's Message

Ryders Hayes is a two-form entry primary academy for children aged 2 to 11, with a 60-place Nursery; its aim is to provide a dynamic, positive, safe and happy learning environment where children and staff can thrive; it emphasises a child-centred, evidence-informed approach with high aspiration, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Executive Headteacher Jaz Paul and Head of School Louise Deeley.

Facilities

60 place Nursery Two-form entry primary academy

Curriculum Highlights

Educational Visits Forest Schools Rights Respecting School Remote Learning STEM Skills for Future Learning & the World of Work A-Stars Growth Mindset Mental Health and Wellbeing

SEND Provision

Ryders Hayes provides SEND support with a dedicated SENDCo and Inclusion Leader; termly reviews and Personal Learning Plans; annual reviews for EHC plans; collaboration with outside agencies; access to resources and adaptations to enable full inclusion.

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