Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Chapel Street, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 18th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2018, report published 9 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
The school motto, 'together we can achieve', is at the heart of this school's work. The motto sums up the school's determination that every pupil will achieve well and see themselves as an important part of the community. This is the foundation of the school's broad and aspirational 'ACE' curriculum. This inclusive school is equally ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff treat pupils with respect and kindness. Pupils are respectful and kind in return. One pupil remarked, 'we feel like we are showered with kindness at this school'. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They enjoy lessons and the many enrichment activities that bring learning to life. Pupils' behaviour at break and lunchtimes is excellent. They enjoy chatting and playing happily together. Pupils say that bullying or unkind name calling is very rare. School records confirm this. Pupils trust staff to sort things out and to keep them safe. There are many opportunities for pupils to learn important life skills. Pupils can apply for a range of leadership roles of which they are immensely proud. After-school clubs include gardening, choir, Spanish club, crafting, sports and art. Clubs change regularly. This ensures that there is something to interest everyone.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not remember what they have learned over time consistently well. This means they are not able to build on prior learning as well as they could. The school has implemented strategies to help improve pupils' recall and should ensure that these strategies are embedded and effective for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
225 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| South Hiendley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| King's Meadow Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Crofton Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Emma Jones
- Phone
- 01226722530
- Address
- Chapel Street, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2AD
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 130972
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.