Ryhall CofE Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Church Street, Ryhall, Stamford, PE9 4HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ryhall CofE Academy is a primary school in Stamford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland. It ranks 6th of 10 primary schools in Stamford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 September 2017, report published 11 October 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

Pupils understand the core Christian values of the school, and conversations between pupils and staff reference them often. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Pupils are happy and say that they are proud of their school. Pupils say that they feel safe and fully involved in their school. One pupil commented, 'My school is special because it makes me feel like my voice is heard and has worth.' Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils engage fully in lessons and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They understand what it means to be resilient and actively help each other in lessons. Pupils can identify different types of bullying, including cyber-bullying. Leaders do not tolerate bullying. Pupils enjoy the opportunity to take on extra responsibilities and share their ideas. Ethos councillors have created an 'A-Z of ways to engage with the local community'. For 'U', pupils arranged a 'blue and yellow day' fundraising initiative for the situation in Ukraine. Pupils have access to a wide range of experiences which enhance their learning. In Year 6, pupils prepared a three-course meal for their parents. Pupils took on the role of waiters and waitresses.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of foundation subjects, assessment processes are not fully developed. Teachers do not always check precisely what curriculum knowledge and skills pupils know and remember. Leaders should ensure that assessment processes are in place to enable teachers to check pupils' learning in all of the foundation subjects.
  • Pupils' understanding of the fundamental British values is not fully secure. Pupils struggle to relate these values to their everyday lives. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to reflect on the relevance of fundamental British values within their own lives, the local community and globally.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

193 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals12.4%

12.4%, 14.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.1%

2.1%, 19.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.3%

8.3%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ryhall CofE Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding60% met the expected standard
St George's Church of England Aided Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
The Bluecoat School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good61% met the expected standard
Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard72% met the expected standard
The Uffington Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Alan Reed
Address
Church Street, Ryhall, Stamford, PE9 4HR
Local authority
Rutland
URN
141234

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.